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INDUSTRIAL DEV SUPERVISOR (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

MANAGER, AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS

Recruitment #24-005014-0004

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manager, Agricultural Programs within its Division of Business and Industry Sector Development, Office of Strategic Industries & Entrepreneurship (OSIE). 


This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose is to support innovation around Maryland’s natural resources, focusing on agriculture as well as aquaculture, food and forestry sectors. The position will support business formation and growth using emerging techniques such as integrated precision agriculture, controlled environment agriculture, and food system technology integration. 

POSITION DUTIES

The Manager works across Maryland to sustain and grow key sub sectors such as food production, processing, packaging and all value-add activities, forest products, algae, aquaculture, distribution and supporting infrastructure; ensure these industries have the resources and a conducive environment to encourage startups; and attract new business and investment from out of state.  Duties include developing collaborations and partnerships to support cross-sector R&D and business opportunities with other industries covered by the OSIE, including life sciences, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, energy, cybersecurity, and advanced computing.  The partner support network for Maryland agriculture and other natural resources consists of an extensive range of private businesses, government, academic and non-profit organizations that assist the sector; the development of Commerce’s strategy is designed to complement partners’ programs.  Through the relationships established with these organizations, as well as internal collaboration with departmental subject matter experts and regional representatives, Commerce will determine common obstacles to and opportunities for continued sector expansion. This position will focus on statewide growth and the incumbent will be familiar with specific challenges and opportunities in rural areas.

The selected candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to maintain effective working relationships with high level public and private sector officials; knowledgeable of State’s agriculture industry and technology landscape; familiarity with the Maryland state legislative process pertaining to agriculture programs, policies, regulations; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to handle multiple, concurrent, high priority projects. Proficiency with Google Mail, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and/or other relevant software.

 Statewide travel and attendance at out of State conferences required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sciences, Finance or related industry field from an accredited college or university AND
 
Experience: Six (6) years’ experience in agriculture or related fields; industrial, business, or economic development; marketing, project management with four (4) of the years involving interacting with agriculture- related field in a business development or management role. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional business and technical experience in the agriculture or related field on a year for year basis for the required education. 

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience. 

3. 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

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

1) Experience in Agriculture.

2) Experience in one or more of the sectors listed above and technology landscape.

3) Knowledge of agribusiness challenges and opportunities in Maryland.

4) Familiarity with the Maryland State legislative process pertaining to agriculture, agribusiness and/or forestry programs, policies, regulations. 

5) Advanced degree in the life sciences or a related field.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel is required.

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 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. 

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire as it is part of the application process.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce

It is highly preferred that you apply online. Please attach a resume along with the supplemental questionnaire to your online application.  If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: MANAGER, AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS (#24-005014-0004)        
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202  

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258


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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