Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 150,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. We’re in the early stages of building something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government. Knowledge Management is part of the Policy Team which operates under FAMLI’s Policy and Research Directorate within the Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) Domain. The team is charged with the management and administration of processes and tasks that enable the organization to identify, document, preserve, transfer, analyze, synthesize, and access intellectual capital and information content. The Knowledge Management Specialist will assist in the design, development and implementation of knowledge management strategies, structures, and best practices across FAMLI operations and programs. This includes supporting record retention policies and establishing document review schedules and storage requirements. This role will be pivotal in enhancing our operational efficiency and impact, as well as empowering our teams to access, collect, prioritize, and use knowledge effectively.
GRADE
Grade 16
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 S Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Knowledge Management Specialist is responsible for assisting with the management and
administration of processes and tasks that enable the organization to identify, document,
preserve, transfer, analyze, synthesize, and access intellectual capital and information content.
This role will be pivotal in enhancing our operational efficiency and impact, both at the
organizational and project level. The Specialist is responsible for assisting with the design,
development and implementation of knowledge management strategies, structures and best
practices across FAMLI operations and programs. This includes record retention policies,
document review schedules, and storage requirements.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
● Identify, build and maintain a knowledge management framework that provides end-users access to the organization's intellectual capital.
○ Work within the existing document management systems and assist with the selection and development of new systems and tools, when gaps arise.
○ Organize data, establish file structures, and ensure information is captured and stored in locations accessible to authorized users.
○ Assist in the identification, development, and tracking of key organizational process and procedures documentation, including where they will be housed within the knowledge management system.
○ Ensure proper security protocols are used to protect classified, proprietary, and personally identifiable information.
● Work within the single source of truth (SSOT) for key organizational information to ensure data and program integrity, noting the organizational culture and learning implications.
○ Assist with the design, implementation, and adaptation of comprehensive training programs across the organization to ensure staff are proficient in the latest knowledge management processes, tools, and best practices.
○ Collaborate with the Manager of Knowledge Management to integrate knowledge management practices into project lifecycle processes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement across teams.
○ Assist with the collection and synthesis of data regarding the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives through KPIs and feedback mechanisms, driving continuous refinement and enhancement.
● Develop and maintain an understanding of the needs and requirements of information end users.
○ Assist with the compilation of reports on performance and usage metrics and future requirements for existing knowledge management capabilities, including search, discovery, storage, and retrieval of data and formal production and taskings.
○ Assist with aligning knowledge management initiatives with FAMLI’s Integrated Implementation Plan, strategic plan and related activities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
● Other
○ Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college 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 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience drafting and/or reviewing technical or
administrative documents (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, process manuals,
knowledge base articles, training manuals).
2+ years of experience gathering verbal requirements from
multi-department stakeholders and incorporating feedback into final knowledge
systems, artifacts, or operational documentation.
2+ years of experience successfully tracking, prioritizing, and
supporting concurrent knowledge management, content lifecycle, or documentation
projects from inception to completion within tight timelines.
2+ years of operational support experience assisting with the
stand-up or rollout of at least one new government or organizational program,
including specific responsibility for tracking implementation timelines,
drafting procedural documents, or coordinating cross-functional stakeholder
communications.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the MD Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide enough 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. Unfortunately, we won't 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.
Please note: A resume and cover letter are encouraged for this position. Please upload oneWord or PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume using the “Transcript”upload function, or via the JobAps “Other” tab. Note that the initial screening is based only on the information provided within the application.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
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. The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.
***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
● Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
● Paid holidays 12-13 per year
● Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
● State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)● Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
● Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
● Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.
If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may contact Michael Deans via email to michael.deans2@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor / Office of Administration Attn: Michael Deans 26-002586-0053
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
