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ADMINISTRATOR II

Land and Property Management Administrator

Recruitment #25-002587-0044

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the position is to administer, as directed by the Land and Property Management Supervisor and/or the Associate Director of Land and Property Management, the statewide Land and Property Management (“LPM”) program within Land Acquisition and Planning of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources ('DNR'). This position administers and coordinates all designated real estate transactions for all units of DNR (Wildlife, Forestry, and Parks, Fisheries, etc.) encompassing the real property and improvements managed by DNR. This includes preparing and processing of the following types of real property transactions: all lease agreements (long-term, special project, office space, residential, agricultural, and communications towers/antennas); all types of easements (utility, access, and some conservation) and related documents such as rights of entry; intra/inter agency agreements and all other real property transactions (razings, sludge contracts, etc.) and other lease related functions. This position must work with other teams within the Land Acquisition and Planning unit and with various units within and outside of the Department, including the Department of General Services for presentation of projects to the Board of Public Works.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Land Acquisition and Planning (LAP) unit, located at the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Land and Property Management Program Administrator II. LAP works to manage and administer leases and easements across DNR-owned lands, including state parks, forests, wildlife management areas, and fish hatcheries.

The main purpose of the position is to administer, as directed by the Associate Director of Land and Property Management, the statewide Land and Property Management (“LPM”) program within Land Acquisition and Planning of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources ("DNR"). This position administers and coordinates all designated real estate transactions for all units of DNR (Wildlife, Forestry, and Parks, Fisheries, etc.) encompassing the real property and improvements managed by DNR. This includes preparing and processing of the following types of real property transactions: all lease agreements (long-term, special project, office space, residential, agricultural, and communications towers/antennas); all types of easements (utility, access, and some conservation) and related documents such as rights of entry; intra/inter agency agreements and all other real property transactions (razings, sludge contracts, etc.) and other lease related functions. This position must work with other teams within the Land Acquisition and Planning unit and with various units within and outside of the Department, including the Department of General Services for presentation of projects to the Board of Public Works. This position also works closely with leaseholders including individuals, tenant farmers, non-profits, corporate entities, other groups, and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants not using a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, must have two years of experience with lease administration and working with diverse stakeholders. (*job duties must be clearly described in your application to receive credit)

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two (2) years’ experience working for or with lease management or property management with a governmental entity.
  • Two (2) years’ experience with programmatic software related to property management.
  • Two (2) years’ experience drafting property management documents for or under the supervision of an Attorney.

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 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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