ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II SUPERVISOR (STATEWIDE)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n�\r\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\r\n\r\n�\r\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis Statewide recruitment is opened to allow candidates to apply and establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring throughout Maryland Department of Human Services, including in our Local Departments of Social Services and Regional Offices of Child Support throughout the State.\r\n

GRADE

14\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis Statewide recruitment has been opened to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring throughout Maryland Department of Human Services; including in our Local Departments of Social Services and regional Offices of Child Support throughout the State.��Please indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

NATURE OF WORK:\r\n\r\n\r\nAdministrative Officer II Supervisor is administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies. Employees in this classification are assigned administrative responsibilities involving the analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvements. Employees in this classification supervise professional and/or support staff.�\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF WORK:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPlans, organizes, assigns, reviews and approves the work of the professional and/or support staff; Supervises professional and/or support staff; Independently plans, develops, conducts or supervises the conduct of studies and analyses of agency programs, organizations, procedures or systems; Formulates final reports and effective recommendations based on analyses conducted; Prepares or supervises the preparation and development of management tools such as procedural manuals, statistical reports, work-flow charts, performance measurement criteria or organization charts; Participates in the formulation, establishment or modification of program goals and objectives through analysis of alternatives, trends, available resources and projected program needs; Participates in the program planning process by developing forecasts, proposals or procedures for orderly growth and expansion; Confers with other administrative officials, program heads, staff specialists or others in order to exchange information pertaining to the program, or interpret policies or offer recommendations; Advises departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures or policies; Coordinates inter-agency transactions and provides liaison with officials in other agencies in the State, legislature, the federal government, private industry or local government agencies; May provide assistance to a higher-level administrator in the formulation and preparation of an agency's budget or portions of the budget; Performs other related duties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.\r\nEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience. \r\n3. 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. \r\nApplicants 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.\r\n

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.\r\nOne year of supervisory experience.\r\nOne year of experience with record retention.\r\nOne year of experience with the Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS) or Microsoft Office Suite.\r\nOne year of experience in a warehouse and/or supply room or monitoring equipment and/or vendor contracts.\r\nOne year of experience advising employees and management on HR policy and procedures or� retirement, benefits, requests, FMLA, or sick and safe leave matters.\r\nOne year of experience in the formulation and/or preparation of a budget.\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.��If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.� You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r\nOr email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.�\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation.\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an 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 applicants are encouraged to apply.�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\n