Introduction
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) serves as one of the largest revenue sources for the State of Maryland, supporting important state programs and services including education, public health and safety, human resources and the environment. In addition to generating revenue from the sale of lottery products, the MLGCA is also responsible for the oversight of the state’s casino gaming program, providing direction and guidance to its casino partners on financial, security, regulatory and licensing procedures for the facilities. The Agency also regulates Sports Wagering, Daily Fantasy Sports and Electronic Bingo, as well as Instant Ticket Lottery Machines, which are located at almost 90 Veteran’s posts. Gaming in Maryland is a dynamic and growing business that operates around the clock, 365 days of the year.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Montgomery Park Business Center
1800 Washington Boulevard Ste. 330
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
POSITION DUTIES
The Communications Budget, Procurement and Inventory Officer (BPIO) has several important areas of responsibility that are essential to the department: procuring and tracking supplies of Lottery promotional items; evaluating the division's expenditures on a continual basis; and providing comprehensive monthly reports to the Managing Director of Communications. The BPIO oversees the procurement and storage tracking of thousands of promotional items within the department for statewide distribution. The BPIO must also manage the equipment and vehicle rentals for approximately 100 events and community activities in which the division participates annually. Working closely with Maryland Lottery and Gaming's Procurement and Accounting Divisions, the BPIO ensures the timeliness and accuracy of each procurement order for the department. The BPIO also works closely with the division's warehouse manager to review and reconcile the flow and resupply of inventory of promotional items delivered and stocked in the Communications warehouse. The BPIO also assists the Communications team with various public affairs duties associates with event planning, preparation and participation.
Independently plans, develops, conducts or supervises the conduct of studies and analyses of agency programs, organizations, procedures or systems;
Formulates final reports and effective recommendations based on analyses conducted;
Prepares or supervises the preparation and development of management tools such as procedural manuals, statistical reports, work-flow charts, performance measurement criteria or organization charts;
Supervises or assists in the supervision of specific programs, sub-programs or operational units;
Participates in the formulation, establishment or modification of program goals and objectives through analysis of alternatives, trends, available resources and projected program needs;
Participates in the program planning process by developing forecasts, proposals or procedures for orderly growth and expansion;
Confers with other administrative officials, program heads, staff specialists or others in order to exchange information pertaining to the program, or interpret policies or offer recommendations;
Advises departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures or policies;
Coordinates inter-agency transactions and provides liaison with officials in other agencies in the State, legislature, the federal government, private industry or local government agencies;
May provide assistance to a higher-level administrator in the formulation and preparation of an agency's budget or portions of the budget;
May supervise professional, technical, or clerical staff;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university and three years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 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 the 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience managing a budget and tracking multiple expenditures simultaneously.
• Ability to oversee purchase, procurement and inventory processes.
• Proven effectiveness working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must possess superb organizational and time-management skills. Attention to detail is a must.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that 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. 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
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. The online application process is strongly advised. If you are unable to apply online, you may complete and submit a completed paper application or direct any questions to:
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Attention: Joanne Grant
1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For inquiries email joanne.grant1@maryland.gov
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
