ADMINISTRATOR I

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29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

This position is managerial level work that functions as the Deputy Director for Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Home Program.

This position assists the Director in all areas of oversight of the only State veteran’s home in Maryland. As such, responsible for the overall operation, contract monitoring and compliance and maintenance of a 454 bed assisted living and nursing home complex for honorably discharged veterans and non-veteran spouses.

The position will assist the Director in coordination in meeting requirements of the Veterans Administration and the State of Maryland to achieve full benefit programs.

Serves as an advocate for residents and their families in resident life issues.

Assists the Director in supervising and management of following functions: Budget and finance, procurement and contracting, facilities management and maintenance, inventory, fleet management and marketing.

Oversight of plant maintenance, preventive maintenance, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, Maryland Environmental Services (MES) water supply and waste water management, facilities, emergency management and energy conservation.

Interacts with DGS in Capital Project coordination, reviews A/E designs.

Familiar with State of Maryland Procurement policy. Assists the Director in monitoring a State management contract in excess of $170,000,000 annually.  

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with officials of other State agencies, Maryland Legislature, Veterans Administration, Veteran Organizations, national, local and community groups

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Experience in facility management and oversight

Experience with State of Maryland Procurement, bid solicitation, budget process, MES water supply and waste water management. 

Experience with computerized maintenance software,

Experience with OSHA safety policies and procedures and Emergency Response Action Plans. 

Experience with fleet management and State of Maryland inventory management guidelines. 

Experience with Department of General Services and Department of Budget and Management procedures/guidelines.

This recruitment is limited to employees of the Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs.

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.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

For inquires regarding this position, please call 410-767-4850.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service may be required prior to hire.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.