ADMINISTRATOR II SUPERVISOR

Statewide in Maryland

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

This position is emergency essential, on a rotating shift and must have flexibility to work various day and/or night shifts

**May be required to work outside normal business hours**

The purpose of this supervisory position is to assist the Food Quality Assurance program manager in overseeing, managing, and coordinating the Poultry/Rabbit Processing, Organic, and Good Agricultural Practices sub programs by planning, organizing, implementing, administering, and supervising the interpretation and application of State and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures. To assist the program manager in managing and supervising employees with higher level duties.

To protect and inform Maryland consumers and provide a level playing field for industry by interpreting regulations, implementing enforcement actions, and providing technical assistance that effectively promote compliance with the requirements of Food Quality Assurance's subprograms.

Trains, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of 6 Agricultural Inspectors, 2 Administrator, and 1 Administrative Officer to provide efficient and effective services related to the poultry/rabbit processing, Organic, and GAP to promote the orderly marketing of agricultural commodities in compliance with State and federal regulations and requirements and provide coaching: and counseling.

Assigns inspections, audits, and other necessary program activities (i.e. initial reviews, final reviews, material reviews, label reviews, etc.) for Agricultural Inspectors, Administrative Officer, and Administrators to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Develops and implements program administrative policies, operating procedures and rules and regulations that meet program needs and are in compliance with State, Federal, and/or Departmental laws and/or requirements.

Assists in the implementation of the Good Agricultural Practices, Poultry and Rabbit Processing, and Organic subprograms by providing technical assistance to inspectors. Issuing potential regulatory action letters of explanation or warning and instructing employees to conduct follow-up inspections. Completing reports for cooperative agreements with USDA.

Reviews policies and procedures, documents submitted by operations (i.e. Food Safety Plans, OSPs, inputs, labels, SOPs, etc.) for compliance, conducting initial reviews of documents, if required. Reviewing inspection and audit reports for compliance and completing final reviews, if required. Monitoring program's compliance and corrective actions and making certification decisions, issuance of non-compliances and other appropriate adverse actions.

Represents the Department at general staff meetings, and meetings of commodity groups, trade groups, national organizations and federal, state and/or local government officials to advise regulated industries and interested parties on current regulations and programs. Serve on federal and/or National committee or Boards to develop and promote national standards for regulated commodities.

Effectively communicates with MDA supervisors and other MDA employees, industry personnel/management, federal supervisors, consumers, etc. concerning regulations, procedures, and non-compliances.

Review documents, regulations, procedures updates, memos, etc. from Maryland Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies and initiate action to implement as required.

Successfully complete training as required to maintain professional skills and meet programs continuing education requirements.

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

Experience: Five 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 one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for 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.

Experience reviewing comprehensive systems plans for compliance with regulations specific to agricultural or food safety.

Experience conducting audits, reviews, and inspection for compliance with state and federal laws.

Experience conducting training and providing technical assistance to agricultural producers or businesses subject to state or federal regulations.

This position is limited to current permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and also to temporary employees from an external employment agency who are currently assigned to work at the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Please report on all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree, transcript, and major on your application, if applicable. 

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalences evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.  Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an official 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  

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 on all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office - Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

It is important that all experiences be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates. 

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Stacey Summers 410-841-5840 or mda.humanresources@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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.