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ADMINISTRATOR VI

Recruitment #25-000886-0004

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Introduction


GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City)

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as Special Assistant to the Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP) Superintendent by conducting policy research and analysis, coordinating with legislative policy staff, and representing JSEP in interagency and stakeholder meetings. The Administrator VI provides strategic recommendations, manages sensitive and high-impact projects, and leads special assignments to ensure alignment of program priorities with state mandates. By doing so, the position enhances the Superintendent’s capacity to focus on vision, strategy, and student outcomes while ensuring compliance and responsiveness across all JSEP schools. This role is responsible for providing significant fiscal and budget analyses to ensure that policies and initiatives are supported by accurate cost projections and sustainable funding strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.  

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.  

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience. 

4. 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 experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 

Three years of professional work experience in accounting and finance project management is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Business Administration.

Five years of experience in accounting, business relations, and financial analysis, preferably within the education sector.

Proven experience advising senior leadership on strategies to optimize resource utilization for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Skilled collaborator with a demonstrated ability to engage interagency stakeholders to define and achieve strategic objectives and priorities.

Strong track record of delivering accurate, actionable results in a high-tempo operational environment.

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 may 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. Your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Recruitment #25-000886-0004
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

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

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.



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