ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Long Term Contractual  

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal

15

Owings Mills, MD (Baltimore County)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Police Unit, is currently accepting applications for a vacant Administrative Officer III. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for coordinating the recruitment, training, ongoing assignment, and evaluation of volunteers for the NRP Reserve Officer Program. The incumbent will manage the administrative details associated with the program, prepare reports, and work with his/her counterpart responsible for other areas of the State. Candidates may be required to work in all weather conditions, weekends, and shifts longer than eight (8) hours.

The duties of the position may include (but are not limited) to the following:
• Working with volunteers on a regular basis
• Event planning or project management
• Performing in a spokesperson and presenter role
• Ability to drive a truck pulling a utility trailer or vessel
• Leadership on project teams with a volunteer group or organization
• Managing benefits, maintaining resources, and tracking the service of approximately 100-200 volunteers
• Proofreading documents
• Use of databases and social media
• Traveling statewide as needed with a provided vehicle

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

Experience: Three years of 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 use of 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

1. Experience coordinating volunteer activity.
2. Experience in event planning or project management.
3. Training or experience in conservation and boating practices.
4. Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Marjorie Point Du Jour at marjorie.pointdujour1@maryland.gov.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.