ADMINISTRATOR I

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

OFFICE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

311 WEST SARATOGA STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21201

This position is responsible for providing support to the Office of Government Affairs in carrying out the duties required for the planning and implementation of the legislative, reporting and regulatory management activities in three distinct areas: 1) Senior level support in the development and implementation of the Department's legislative and regulatory activities; 2) Overseeing the management of the Annapolis office; and 3) Overseeing and coordinating special projects. Position Duties: Oversees legislative reporting process to ensure timeliness of the Department's submissions to the legislature, Office of the Governor and other state agencies. Reviews and analyzes legislative initiatives and the fiscal impact of federal and state legislation that affects the Department of Human Resources. Researches complex constituent issues and works with legislative staff on suitable solutions. Conducts research and prepares policy memoranda on legislative issues affecting the DHR and other special projects as assigned, including but not limited to 50-state policy reviews. Identifies and assigns legislative bills to departmental legislative liaisons for review and comment. Oversees the timely and accurate adoption of departmental regulations according to DHR's Administrative Procedures Manual, Maryland's Administrative Procedure Act, Joint Committee on Executive, Administrative and Legislative Review (AELR) and the Division of State Documents (DSD). Manages the procurement and distribution of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Develops and maintains relationship with key legislators and governmental officials for the purpose of facilitating communication between DHR, local government agencies, other government entities and external stakeholders.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

One year experience researching, analyzing and/or compiling legislative data. 

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy or similar fields.
• Strong writing and editing skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience researching and compiling data;
• Experience monitoring and reporting related to the legislative review process;
• Experience drafting amendments to Maryland regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act;
• Experience assisting program staff in the implementation of changes to State and federal laws, regulations and policies;
• Experience preparing and drafting research papers on special projects; and Ability to correspond with internal staff as well as external stakeholders, including but not limited to legislators, advocates and legislative committees and adapt positively to unexpected new projects, deadlines and required follow-up actions.

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.

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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.   

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.

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

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor Attention: LaToura Jones Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882.  For questions concerning this position: Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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

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