ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services Unit. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fishing and Boating Services Unit, is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Officer I. The selected candidate will perform critical administrative duties for both the Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Programs within the Fishing and Boating Services Unit. The incumbent also provides operational and administrative direction to all staff in these programs. This position ensures that management staff within the Freshwater Fisheries Program have the equipment and resources needed to effectively manage important sport fish populations in Maryland's freshwater aquatic habitats. The incumbent also provides administrative support to Hatcheries staff in their mission to produce cold, cool and warmwater fish species needed for fisheries restoration and fishing recreation for license buying constituents. Specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: critical and general procurement (e.g., materials, supplies, services, equipment and equipment rentals); collecting bids, prepare and submit purchase orders; negotiate and prepare service contracts; ensure complete and timely submissions of necessary documents/reports (e.g., timecards, monthly vehicle reports, credit cards logs, inventory records); and tracking expenditures and providing information to managers for monitoring and budget planning. This position works closely with and receives direction from the Fiscal and Management Services Division within the Fishing and Boating Services Unit. Overall, the activities of this position are vital to the operation of the Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Programs in meeting the mission of the DNR to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the natural resources of Maryland while striving to ensure a sustainable future for these resources.

For education obtained outside of the United States (U.S.), you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the U.S., please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html with the application.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: One (I) year experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of 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 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

One year of experience in procuring commodities and or services.  

Note: The selective qualification only applies to those that are not using the education substitution as noted above.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

1. Experience working with the State of Maryland budgeting process is preferred.

2. Experience working with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and Advanced Direct Purchasing Inventory Computer System (ADPICS) is preferred.

3. Experience using Microsoft Excel to monitor contracts and expenditures is preferred.

4. Experience interacting and working with internal and external customers in the workplace is preferred.

5. Familiarity with fishing activities and Maryland's fisheries is preferred.   

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 with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

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 application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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