ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future recruitments for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

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*The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Therefore, when completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

The main purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations of the CJIS Storefront and five (5) MVA/HAZMAT locations which allow the electronic submission for fingerprints to the State MAFIS for applicant (non-criminal justice purposes) seeking background checks for various reasons for fingerprint services. (For example: licensing, employment and hazardous material endorsement.) This position also oversees the Private Provider Network and all areas of the operation surrounding the efficient operation of this program. This position encompasses the full performance to the second line managerial levels of administrative staff work related to the administration of departmental policy and/or coordinating agency operations, directives, and procedures designed to accomplish the mission of the agency. This position supervises staff which may be comprised of professional, technical, or clerical workers.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Independently plan, develop, conduct or supervise studies and analysis of agency programs, organizations, procedures or systems
• Evaluate the efficiency of operations and develops, revises and recommends new policies, standards, and work flow procedures using new technology, as appropriate
• Supervise or assist in the supervision of specific programs or operational units
• Prepare accurate statistical reports, workflow charts, and performance measurement criteria applicable to managing for results
• Implement new policies and regulations as directed by upper management

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

The following qualification is preferred, not required:

• Two years of management experience managing multiple levels of employees in a diverse fast paced environment.
• One year of experience planning, developing, conducting or supervising studies and analyses of programs, organizations, procedures or systems.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: Afryea Lucas

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3330

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.