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DESIGNATED ADMIN MGR SENIOR I

Director of Legislative and Government Affairs

Recruitment #24-005223-0004

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Introduction


The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Designated Administrative Manager Senior I: Director of Legislative and Government Affairs. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position works on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

GRADE

23
Exempt

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of Legislative and Government Affairs for the Maryland Military Department. This position is responsible for initiating and coordinating actions on behalf of the Adjutant General (TAG). This position is responsible for recommending actions for consideration of the Adjutant General and reports directly to the Deputy Adjutant General.

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

POSITION DUTIES

The selected candidate for this position will serve as the primary liaison on behalf of the TAG, to fulfill Legislative and Public Affairs duties with various State and Federal level agencies and offices. This position will provide supervision to the Admin Program Manager I. This position will take the lead role in developing the departments legislative package, review fiscal impact statements for pending legislation, prepare and review legislative letters, and compose agency testimony.

The agency is seeking a dynamic individual who values integrity, respect, and has the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Position Duties include but are not limited to:

 Manages the operations of the Legislative and Government Affairs office.
 Confers with other administrative officials, program heads and staff.
 Advises departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures and policies.
 Directs and coordinates responses to legislative matter inquiries and fiscal notes.
 Prepares manuscripts, correspondences and other documents.
 Maintains important and confidential records, schedules and financial accounts.
 Maintains regular contact with elected officials and their staff, committee staff and counsel, and takes responsibility for responding to legislative inquiries from individual stakeholders and lobbyists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 8 years of professional experience. Four (4) years of professional experience in public information, public relations, government relations, and legislative affairs and four (4) years of professional experience in management work involving the areas of legislation, public relations, and policy.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience involving public information, public relations, government relations, and legislative affairs.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience involving public information, public relations,government relations, and legislative affairs.

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

 Strong understanding of State legislative and budget processes and procedures.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external organizations,departments and agencies.
 Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policy initiatives.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland. Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position.

Must be able to pass a Federal background for CAC access to federal computers.

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 with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department: State Personnel Office
29th Division Street, Room B10 
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov; Fax:667-239-3559  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. 

A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.


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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