ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

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MDH/Behavioral Health Administration, Health and Promotion Prevention/Office of Workforce Development and Training, Catonsville, Maryland

The Office of Workforce Development and Training (OWDT) is charged with the responsibility of improving and strengthening the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes of those providing substance use, mental health, prevention, recovery and behavioral health services in Maryland. OWDT is committed to improving the competency of current and/or future practitioners by providing evidence-based, promising, and best practices educational opportunities to those who interact with individuals receiving behavioral health services. OWDT is also able to improve the skill level of behavioral health professionals and expand the behavioral health workforce by creating and expanding continuing education course work, working collaboratively with higher education providers in the development of substance use related disorders, prevention, and mental health curriculum, and by assisting in the setting of education and licensing standards.

The main purpose of the Administrative Officer I position is to provide operational and/or programmatic support to the office's strategic plan and to the Behavioral Health Administration's mission.

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

Experience: One (1) 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 regular use of 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

The preferred candidate for this position will possess one or more of the following:

• experience in a staff development or higher education office providing training (in-person and web-based)
• experience and/or working knowledge of database systems
• experience and/or knowledge of the public behavioral health system, community based mental health services, or substance use related disorders

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 (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

Application.Help@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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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