ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

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Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

The Education Employment Specialist (EES) is responsible for collecting data for all participants in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grant funded programs. This position compiles and interprets participant data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs as a reporting requirement for the BJA Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project. The EES will have direct contact with participants to develop Employment and Education Plans; identify resources and address individual needs for successful program completion pre and/or post release. The position coordinates with appropriate institution staff, collateral agencies, and community-based organizations to advocate for participant resources and services and to disseminate information. [2]They will be responsible for providing post-release follow up and wrap-around services to include community resources information including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual and other resources. This position creates work flow charts and works with various levels of staff from administrative to customers in the community to implement tasks, duties, and offer services to the public.

      This recruitment will be used to fill contractual positions for ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

      ·   DATA COLLECTION/COMPLIANCE: Compiles statistical data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs as a reporting requirement for the BJA Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project.

· DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY/CLIENT SUPPORT: Responsible for student engagement and continuum of services

· ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT: Coordinates and oversees student and community engagement

· PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT: Works with administrative staff to plan, establish, and modify the programs and services offered by the EES to meet the requirements of the assigned grant.

· TRAVEL & TRAINING: Completes required EES training to maintain working knowledge of the position. In addition, travel to various sites to connect with EESs participants.

 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of experience in education related  services, community service, social service, or human relations. 

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.

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 will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Matthew Berry

Matthew.Berry@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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