PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

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State Board of Elections

One of the agency’s core functions is to ensure compliance with candidacy and campaign finance laws. This position supports this core function by ensuring that individuals and entities involved in an election adhere to laws and regulations regarding candidacy, campaign finance, public financing, government contractors and electioneering, including campaign material. The position: (1) oversees and manages the Candidacy and Campaign Finance Division; (2) provides senior level leadership, non-partisan instruction and enforcement of the candidacy and campaign finance laws, including assessing fines and determining and executing civil penalties; and (3) oversees and coordinates audits of campaign finance entities and candidacy records. The position performs other key functions. The position, with guidance from the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and several other division heads, is the liaison with State and local elected officials regarding legislative matters. Other tasks include being the chief enforcement official for the agency and subject matter expert for a variety of issues in judicial cases.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Plans, directs and administers all aspects of an agency program(s) that has a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations;

Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions;

Establishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement;

Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers;

Develops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;

Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);

Prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff;

Represents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities;

Performs other related duties.

Five years of election related experience

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Ten years of election related experience 

Master's degree or higher 

Five years of supervisory experience

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.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov.

MD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.

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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.