DEPUTY CHIEF

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MDH, Central Services Division, 201 West Preston Street, Baltimore MD 21201

This position will function as the Deputy Chief of the MDH Central Services Division. This position will oversee the day to day operations of the Central Services Division and direct logistical support to MDH agencies throughout the State to ensure that these agencies receive the functional assistance required to fulfill their respective missions. This support requires interactions with executive leadership at MDH as well as other State agencies, private contractors, and private management companies.

This position assists the Chief of the Central Services Division and directs the Division in the absence of the Chief. The Central Service Division manages MDH's: corporate fleet of vehicles; high volume mail room and warehouse; life safety policies and procedures; building maintenance issues/concerns; space fit-out design and planning; relocation of employees and equipment; and small to large-scale construction and maintenance projects.

This position is responsible for coordinating extensively with 16 large-scale MDH facilities encompassing approximately 5.2 million gross square feet on 1,800 acres of land, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner that encompasses approximately 120,000 gross square feet, the Maryland Public Health Laboratory that encompasses 225, 000 gross square feet, and 25 leased locations that encompasses approximately 700,000 gross square feet. Responsibilities for the aforementioned facilities include coordination for facility maintenance, implementation and coordination of a shared services initiative, evaluating and designing space for optimal utilization, managing relocations of offices/personnel, and overseeing maintenance and construction projects.

The shared services initiative across all the aforementioned facilities includes managing and overseeing contracts for commodities, supplies, maintenance, and services across these facilities and utilizing expert knowledge to utilize MDH’s bargaining power to modify and redesign procurement practices to ensure the Department is obtaining the best value. This will include regional contracts for the aforementioned services for multiple facilities.

This position requires coordinating with contractors, planning for future development, expansion and investigating availability of suitable space. This position requires: expert knowledge and efficiency in employing best business practices to ensure that the services and processes supporting the organization function properly; a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling all duties; capability of managing all facilities efficiently, by being well versed with project management activities, time management and leadership. This position requires accounting and financial analysis, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with a multitude of personnel and vendors. This position is also in charge of logistical support for MDH and satellite facilities in the event of a health emergency in the State.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years experience relevant to this position, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level. Additional experience will substitute year-for-year for the college degree.

Master's degree will substitute for one year of general experience and a Doctorate degree will substitute for two years general experience.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience in tenant fit-out design and space planning
• Experience in developing project specifications
• Experience managing construction and maintenance projects
• Familiarity with building codes including IBC, life safety, COMAR, and FGI guidelines
• Familiarity with State of Maryland procurement laws, regulations and procedures
• Experience managing a corporate fleet of vehicles
• Experience managing a high volume mail room and warehouse operation
• Experience reviewing blueprints and construction documents
• Experience overseeing large-scale enterprise level inventory control systems
• Extensive experience in overseeing facility operations
• Experience managing life safety and emergency preparedness for a large-scale operation
• Excellent writing and communication skills

This recruitment is for a Management Service position.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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