ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

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Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Deputy Director, Clinical Services Division and the Office of Adult and Specialized Behavioral Health Services by managing office resources, and providing administrative support. The Office of Adult and Specialized Behavioral Health Services consist of Specialized Behavioral Health Services (Special Populations), Adult Services, Women Services, and Treatment and Recovery units. This position works closely with the Program Director/Coordinators providing oversight of several specialized programs such as the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Continuum of Care Housing (CoC), Maryland Community Criminal Justice Partnership Program (MCCJTP), Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health and Recovery (TAMAR) Project, the Chrysalis House Healthy Start Program (CHHS), SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR), the Homeless Project, the Housing First Initiative, behavioral health disaster services and services for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. This position will also provide limited administrative support to the other units within the Office of Adult and Specialized Behavioral Health Services and will coordinate the administrative duties of the Division with the Office Clerk for Adult Services and administrative staff for the Office of Quality Assurance/State Opioid Authority.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

The successful applicant should be able to complete statistical tables, organize trainings, prepare organizational charts, schedule meetings and plan and implement programs.  

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.

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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.