DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

 This position is a Political Special Appointment.

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DHMH, Office of Governmental Affairs
Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to manage, direct and administer the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Governmental Affairs. This includes providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and DHMH Program Directors on legislative issues, drafting legislation and position statement supporting the Department's position, testifying in legislative hearings, reviewing and commenting on federal legislation, and providing information and support on legislative matters for all DHMH programs.

Bachelor’s degree and six years administrative or professional experience, three years of experience required included responsibility for drafting legislative language, analyzing proposed legislation, testifying before the General Assembly or communicating a position on legislation to members of the Legislature and/or community, including two years of management or supervisory experience. 

A master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  Additional general experience will substitute year for year for the bachelor’s degree.   

This is a political special appointment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.