ADMINISTRATOR II SUPERVISOR (Administrator Scales, Packaging and Labeling)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture is a\r\ndepartment under Maryland's Executive Branch.� Formed in 1972 by the\r\nMaryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of\r\nMaryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal\r\nhealth , consumer services to include marketing\r\nand lab services, plant and pest management and resource\r\nconservation.� As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of\r\nagriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow\r\nThe Weights & Measures Program directly benefits all Marylanders by ensuring the fairness of all commercial transactions involving determinations of quantity on everyday commodities.��Currently Weights & Measures program have several career opportunities throughout Maryland where you will learn to conduct inspections and regulate devices used in determining the quantity of commodities as diverse as fuel oil, food products, livestock, grain, and precious metals.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The person in this position administers and directs four major statewide programs under the\r\nWeights and Measures Law. This position is emergency essential\r\n\r\n\r\nThe major areas of responsibility include:�\r\n(a) Manage and direct the weighing device program to ensure that all weighing devices used in the\r\nstate for commercial transactions comply with the Weights and Measures Law and Regulations.�\r\n\r\n\r\n(b) Manage and direct the package and labeling program to ensure all packaged commodities offered\r\nfor sale comply with Weights and Measures Law and regulations. This includes oversight that pertains to the recognized method of sale for commodities.�\r\n\r\n\r\n(c) Service Agent/Technician Registration Program - To assist with the registration and regulation of scale service agent companies and repair technicians in a statewide program. To ensure volumetric standards utilized by industry are traceable to the NIST 105 series.�\r\n\r\n\r\n(d) Grain Lab management and oversight - to ensure that the creation of standards used to certify grain moisture meters throughout the state is unified and follows guidelines provided by NIST.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent exercises full supervisory authority over a Compliance Inspector Supervisor and provides secondary oversight to field staff. Contact with various entities such as owners, store managers, corporate officials and trade groups as necessary to ensure compliance and address questions and issues that arise.\r\nIn addition, the activities of this position ensure that the Chief of Weights and Measures is kept abreast of and responds to developments at the state, national, and international level as they relate to these areas.�\r\n\r\n\r\nExercises independent over day to day operations of the four major statewide programs, making determinations on workflow and resource allocation.\r\nIn the absence of the Chief of Weights and Measures may assume some or all of his duties when deemed necessary.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\nStatewide Program Management & Operational Leadership�\r\n\r\n\r\n Directs and manages the statewide Weighing Device and Packaging and Labeling programs to�ensure compliance with Title 11-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.�\r\n Research, develops, updates Examination Procedures Outlines (EPOs) and official test procedures\r\n to�establish proper inspection methods and safety guidelines for statewide use.�\r\n Establishes statewide operational priorities and organizes work assignments for one Compliance\r\n Inspector Supervisor and field personnel (Compliance Inspector I through Advanced)�\r\n Audits and reviews inspection reports and testing procedures to ensure statewide uniformity,�technical accuracy, and adherence to legal mandates.�\r\n Coordinate strategic work plans to ensure efficient deployment of staff resources for statewide�regulatory coverage.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRegulatory Administration: Service Agency Program�\r\n\r\n\r\n Administers the Scale Registered Service Agency Program in accordance with COMAR 15.03.11.�\r\n Develops and administers training and competency testing for new scale service technician applicants; maintains all official electronic records, test data, and NIST-traceable field standard certifications.�\r\n Manages the 'Placed in Service' reporting process by reviewing and assigning reports to field staff for follow-up verification.�\r\n Oversee the biennial renewal process and fiscal workflow for registered service agencies, ensuring accurate collection and tracking of registration fees and civil penalties.�\r\n Investigates and addresses regulatory violations within the service agency industry.�\r\n Makes recommendations for the assessment of civil penalties and drafts letters and charging documents for review by the Chief of Weights and Measures and the Secretary of Agriculture.�\r\n\r\n\r\nLaw Enforcement & Regulatory Authority�\r\n\r\n\r\n Exercises independent enforcement authority to initiate formal civil actions and legal�proceedings�against individuals or firms found in violation of the Maryland Weights and Measures Law.�\r\n Determines the severity of regulatory violations and takes responsibility for drafting complex civil�penalty documents and legal notices.��\r\n Serves as the Agency's designated Expert Witness in court proceedings and administrative�hearings, providing technical testimony to support state enforcement actions.�\r\n Conducts final administrative reviews of violation evidence to ensure all enforcement is�consistent with state statutes and the Maryland Agriculture Code.�\r\n Directs the investigation of consumer complaints regarding weight, tare, or method of sale;�ensures all investigations are resolved and formally closed within established timeframes.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTechnical and Policy Development & External Liaison�\r\n\r\n\r\n Directs Grain Lab operations to ensure grain moisture meters meet NIST guidelines along with managing the statewide inspection and verification schedule for grain moisture meters.�\r\n Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop documentation and recommendations for�legislative amendments or regulatory changes to State Law and COMAR.�\r\n Develops and delivers technical presentations and informative programs to industry groups, trade�associations, and service organizations concerning weighing devices and price verification.�\r\n Proctors and participate n NCWM professional certification exams and provides technical�information to private industry personnel on complex inspection procedures.�\r\n Attends and represents the Agency during national and regional meetings. May serve on a standing�committees and task forces for the National Council on Weights and Measures (NCWM) and SWMA to influence national and international regulatory standards.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPersonnel Management & Supervision�\r\n\r\n\r\n Functions as the primary supervisor for the scale, package and labeling program, exercising full�administrative and operational authority over a Compliance Inspector Supervisor and indirect field�staff.�\r\n Directly responsible for the development of performance standards and the completion of�Performance Evaluation Plans (PEPs) for subordinate staff.�\r\n Identifies and directs specialized technical training needs both in-house and in the field to�maintain staff competency in complex inspection procedures.�\r\n Participate in the recruitment and selection process by interviewing candidates and making recommendations.\r\n Reviews inspectors work and inspections reports including return inspection list and consumer�complaints assignment list and address discrepancies.�\r\n Makes recommendations for promotions or disciplinary action to the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nPreference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\n1. Supervisory Experience�\r\n2. Knowledge of the correct method in sale of commodities�\r\n3. Current Professional Certification Exams from National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)�\r\n4. Experience interpreting and articulating the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44, 130, and 133.�\r\n5. Experience inspecting scales properly, per NIST Handbook 112.�\r\n6. Experience conducting investigations in response to consumer complaints.�\r\n7. Experience in Training and Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\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

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.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.\r\n

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

S\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.� If you unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401.� If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas and transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.�\r\nIf you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).� All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions.� (Postmarks not accepted.)\r\nResumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.�\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 candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Kathleen Newhouse at 410-841-5837 or kathleen.newhouse2@maryland.gov.\r\n