ADMINISTRATOR III
Manager, Constituent Services
Recruitment #21-002588-0066
Department | DPSCS OSEC General Administration |
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Date Opened | 11/3/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/11/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $54,822.00 - $89,738.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jacob Rolon |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking a highly skilled public information specialist to work with its busy Constituent Services team.
The Office of Constituent Services is the Department’s dedicated and centralized intake, analysis, and processing unit for Public Information Act (PIA) requests, general public inquiries, responsive inmate concerns, Departmental replies to interagency constituent grievances, and records management. The position is in line with the Department's mission in that a centralized unit will serve the people of Maryland in a manner that provides the highest quality of customer service.
This candidate must be an organized leader; savvy writer and communicator, skilled at advocating complex policy positions before a wide variety of audiences; persuasively and diplomatically adept at building relationships at the individual level and coalitions at the organization level; and someone who sweats the details of studying, interpreting, and communicating complicated and nuanced issues.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
· Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the subordinate staff.
· Interprets and applies the agency policies, rules, and regulations to accomplish the work of the unit.
· Provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
· Fields client complaints that need to be resolved through direct contact with the managers.
· Responds to and prepares letters and other written correspondence on behalf of the unit’s Executive Director or other departmental executive leadership to Maryland citizens who have lodged complaints, expressed concerns, or who want to seek solutions to problems.
· Performs other duties and assignments as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum and selective qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years' experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
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 general 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Minimum two (2) of the required years’ administrative experience must be in processing Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) requests, to include the search, redaction, and dissemination of information to requesters.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.
· Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in public policy/administration, political science, English, journalism, public relations, or a related discipline.
· Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, especially writing programs such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
· Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management software applications or any other CRM tools for project management.
· Experience interpreting and creating correspondence based on Maryland statutes, regulations (COMAR), departmental directives, and guidelines.
These skills and qualifications will be assessed further on in the recruitment process:
· An impeccable grasp of the English language; mastery of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and ability to make constructive suggestions; excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar.
· Proficiency with applying the principles of style guides, such as the Associated Press (AP) Style Guide, plus familiarity with legal and regulatory citation conventions.
· Prior professional experience as a manager or supervisor responsible for editing the writing of subordinate staff.
· The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members, department leadership, staff of other agencies, and the public; experience building and maintaining intra-agency communication channels.
· A scrupulous attention to detail and strong ability to organize information.
· Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary.
· Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
· The ability to think analytically and strategically; strong creative thinking skills and ability to think conceptually.
· A knowledge and a practical understanding of corrections, parole and probation, reentry services, government administration; experience in law, public policy, or administration a plus.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services conducts a
criminal history records check on all new employees in accordance with federal
and State statute and regulation to detect criminal convictions that may be
related specifically to job performance.
Candidates for this position will be
subject to a State and federal criminal history records check that, at a
minimum, is conducted based on the individual’s full name and date of birth or,
if there is reason to believe that the name and date of birth may not reflect
the individual’s complete criminal history, a State and federal criminal
history records check based on fingerprint identification before a permanent
appointment can be made.
Any criminal conviction information
discovered as the result of a criminal history records check shall be used in
conjunction with other information available as part of the hiring process to
determine the individual’s suitability for employment with the Department.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that all experience be
fully documented. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on
your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible
(employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online
applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply
online, the application, supplemental questionnaire and any requested
additional information may be:
1) Emailed to: hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov
– referencing the recruitment number in the subject line.
2) Faxed to: 410-484-5928 – providing a
cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number
and the number of pages faxed.
For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public
Safety and Correctional Services’ Human Resources Services Division -
Recruitment and Examination Unit at 410-585-3999 (TTY/Maryland Relay Service:
800-735-2258).
Jacob
Rolon
443-326-6119
jacobg.rolon@maryland.gov
If
you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please
contact the MD Department of Budget and Management’s Recruitment and
Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov, or call 410-767-4850.
In
accordance with the Governor's Code of Fair Employment Practices, the
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is committed to an
effective equal opportunity and affirmative action program. This program
affords all employees, and applicants for employment, an equal opportunity in
every aspect of employment without regard to race, sex (gender), age, religion,
national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, gender identity and
expression, retaliation for previously participating in a discrimination
complaint process, or political affiliation.