ADMINISTRATOR II

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Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis, Maryland 21401

This position serves as a principal assistant to the District Operations Program Manager and is responsible for the development and administration of the assigned conservation programs within the Office of Resource Conservation and the unit-wide administration of grants and development of budgets.

Develop, direct and implement standards and controls and provide guidance and oversight for management of multi-funded grants, compile grant proposals, ensuring all information is included and accurate, for final submission to requesting agency.  Administer highly complex grants funded through sources such as EPA and NOAA for the NPS, Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Zone Management Programs, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Chesapeake Bay Trust, etc.  Review and approve reports, determine eligibility and expenditures as submitted by Program Manager, Area Coordinators and District Managers.  Make changes as necessary.  Develop and initiate procedures for administration of grant contracts to include records control; quarterly reporting of expenditures, process and deliverables; and management of grant accounts using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and invoicing.  Oversees and coordinate administration of grant funded projects serving as liaison with grantor auditors, principle contacts, etc., developing subcontracts and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) to carry out project requirements and assisting with hiring personnel.  Prepare District Operations budget.  Develop procedures and guidelines for Soil Conservation District (SCD) budget requests.  Responsible for the administration of resources provided to soil conservation districts with the assigned programs. Supervise the inventory of all office and technical equipment inspections.

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.

Must have at least one year of experience administering Federal and State grants.

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

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.

Approved candidates who meet both the Minimum and Selective Qualifications will be rated for training and experience, related to Position Duties, as cited on their application, including responses to the associated Supplemental Questions.

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

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)  

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Hazel Day at 410-841-5840 or hazel.day@maryland.gov

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

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