PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

GRADE

24 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Board of Elections\r\n151 West St. Suite 200\r\nAnnapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\t\r\nNATURE OF WORK\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nProgram Manager III is a managerial levels of work in the Management Service of the State Personnel Management System. Employees in this classification are responsible for directing programs unique to their agency’s mission and operations and which are not found in other agencies. Employees in this classification have supervisory or managerial responsibility for the work of other employees in the Skilled or Professional Services.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees in this class receive managerial or executive supervision from a higher-level manager or an executive.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition allocation within the Program Manager series is determined on the basis of relative job evaluation among similarly functioning positions. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions, and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nProgram Manager I-IV are differentiated from Administrator IV-VII in that Program Manager I-IV are responsible for one or more agency-specific programs, including the supervision of staff and responsibility for a budget, while Administrators IV-VII perform administrative staff work related to the administration of departmental policy and overseeing or coordinating agency operations, or as a special assistant to an executive. Program Manager I-IV are differentiated from Administrative Program Manager I-IV in that Administrative Program Managers I-IV are responsible for one or more program functions found in various agencies, such as public information or directors of administration, including the supervision of staff and responsibility for a budget.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Plans, directs and administers all aspects of an agency program(s) that has a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations;\r\nEstablishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions;\r\nEstablishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement;\r\nOversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);\r\nPlans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers;\r\nDevelops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;\r\nDetermines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);\r\nPrescribes and oversees development and training of program staff;\r\nRepresents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities;\r\nPerforms 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: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Five years of management experience or electoral experience, including experience in program planning and development, overseeing implementation of programs, working on political campaigns, political compliance and legal review�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes: Candidates may substitute four years of management experience for the required education.\r\n\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Each candidate must have three years of administrative or professional experience managing a division or unit of federal, state, or local government or equivalent experience in the private sector.�\r\n\r\n\r\nEach candidate must also possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.\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\n1. Graduate degree in law, public administration, public policy or similar degree.\r\n2. Experience applying Maryland elections and governing laws.\r\n3. Experience administering public financing and campaign finance processes.\r\n4. Detail oriented, good organizational skills, and strong verbal and writing skills.\r\n5. Experience in public speaking.\r\n6. Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.\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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov.\r\nMD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n