ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Policy Officer)

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Introduction

"Together, we are building a stronger Maryland."

• Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens. Visit our website to learn more about the work we do This is a CONTRACTUAL position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore - 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this job is to assist the Policy Management and Communications Unit Director with the coordination, facilitation, development and management of the legal, regulatory, and policy bases for information related functions and activities.

Receive, organize, evaluate, and expedite communications regarding the preparation of User Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding in response to requests for data including access to criminal justice systems, criminal history record information, business information, and public information.

Assist the Director in the preparation for the annual legislative session and in the organization and maintenance of the responses to related legislation introduced before the Maryland General Assembly.

Oversee the electronic and manual organization of files and documents in the Policy Management and Communications Unit.

Provide staff support in the coordination, facilitation and development of training and presentation materials, research, report and agenda preparation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience : Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years 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 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.

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.

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to View email address on us.fitly.work or faxed to View phone number on us.fitly.work. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to View email address on us.fitly.work referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to View phone number on us.fitly.work (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

Keri Williams View email address on us.fitly.work For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at View phone number on us.fitly.work. If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work. 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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.