ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Officer II that will serve as the Program Manager for the Conservation Jobs Corps, which engages at-risk youth in conservation service in State Parks. Duties include but are not limited to: (1) assists in recruitment, hiring and training program staff; (2) coordinates enrichment programs which connect youth with recreation and overnight camp activities and conservation projects; (3) develops annual budget projections; (4) completes vehicle bids to procure transportation for corps members, following established state procurement policies. This position also prepares and processes invoices, monitors expenditures, corporate card purchases and encumbrances and maintains program files. This position makes recommendations concerning operational needs and priorities and responds to inquiries from the public and park staff. Travel across the state and some overnight travel is required.

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 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.

Two years of experience dealing with customers/public in the following manners: telephone, e-mail, written correspondence, face to face contact.

Two years of experience monitoring and reconciling fiscal/budgetary resources.

Current Maryland State employees only.

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.

Please make sure you provide sufficient 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.

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

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

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