ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

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Water and Science Administration

Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD  21230

The primary function of this position is to serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager and to support these positions in the full range of administrative responsibilities assigned to the Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program from across the state and serves as the lead contact for coordinating administrative responsibilities statewide. This position provides the Program's internal and external customers with accurate information and regularly assists in obtaining more general information from staff within the Department. Prepares responses in accordance with the Public Information Act and governing statutory timelines for response. The Administrative Officer is also responsible for various aspects of the Program's financial management. In addition, the position may be assigned special projects from time to time by the Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.  Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. 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.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

• Lead or supervisory experience including supervising employees and overseeing project workflows.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Oracle databases, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Experience in environmental permitting and compliance, including the processing of permits and organizing responses to public comments or inquiries.
• Administrative and communication skills, encompassing the preparation of correspondence, management of supply and travel requisitions, and experience with SharePoint or webpage management.

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.

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

 

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).You must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 1-302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.  

Click on the link for more details  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).

ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year. 

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shanera.johnson2@maryland.gov or mail to:

 

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shanera Johnson at 410-537-3879. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

 

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.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.