ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I
Recruitment #20-002711-0008
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 2/6/2020 08:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 2/20/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $38,988.00 - $61,649.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 Washington Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
POSITION DUTIES
The Administrative Officer I performs administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies. Employees are assigned administrative responsibilities involving the analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvements. Employees in this classification may supervise professional, technical or clerical staff. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a higher-level administrator or management official.
The Administrative Officer I is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all office workload, attorney and support staff interactions, and oversees the effective operation within the office to service our clients. District Eight has over 70 staff at two worksites, requiring effective and efficient flow of work within the office, effective planning, scheduling and management of all work location tasks.
The Administrative Officer I serves on the office Leadership Team, collaborating on strategy, long term planning, and new initiatives.
Along with the District Public Defender and Deputy District Public Defender, the Administrative Officer I represents the office in dealing with the OPD Administration on staff issues, as well as managing the office relationships with contract attorneys and outside organizations affecting the administration of the office.
The Administrative Officer I serves as primary problem solver for daily issues that office staff cannot handle, such as unusual non-legal client questions, logistic problems and staff issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: One (I) year 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience planning and directing activities or managing the daily operations of an organizational unit or program.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
Experience working with disadvantaged client base.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a law office or court system, working with detained or incarcerated persons, attorneys and law enforcement or courtroom personnel.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.