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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

Recruitment #25-002711-0045

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Introduction


This recruitment is limited to current DJS, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice employees only.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
Regional Program Services 
300 N. Gay Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! 

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Administrative Officer I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! 

The main purpose of this position is provide administrative support to the Community Staff, CMS Supervisor, Case Management Program Supervisor, and Regional Director in a specific region and coordinate the operation of the secretarial office. 

Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following: 

• Completes typing assignments accurately, completely and within prescribed time limits, composes correspondence to include but not limited to court memos, emails, appointment letters and SHI’s. 
• Provides secretarial support to include compiling monthly CMS stats, creating monthly calendar for supervisor reviews, typing court reports and updating court calendar. 
• Establishes and maintains and organized filing system. 

This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included 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

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:

  • Proficient in access and utilizing Assist, Safe Measures and MDEC. 
  • Knowledgeable usage of Microsoft Windows application.
  • Maintains a valid driver’s license 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DJS, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice employees only.

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 completed 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. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. 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. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that 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. 

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY 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: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #25-002711-0045  
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.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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