ADMINISTRATOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

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DHMH, Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD

The main purpose of this position is overseeing and coordinating agency operations i.e., Fiscal/Budgetary, Administrative (Fleet Management, Vital Record, Transportation, Billing, Collections, and Registration, Inventory, Purchasing/Procurement,) Human Resources, Information Technology, Physical Plant/Maintenance, Security and Other Sites [Leases and Maintenance]. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, administering and supervising the interpretation and application of agency policies, directives, and procedures designed to accomplish the mission of the agency. This position functions as the special assistant to the Health Officer. The position is responsible for program(s) review, development, evaluation and coordination. This position is responsible for and provides oversight to 14 million dollars of funding for the Washington County Health Department, which consists of Local, State, and Federal funds. This includes preparing and overseeing submission of all budgets, administering approved funding including maintenance and balancing of expenditures and collection accounts of all programs.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, or Accounting and Finance and a minimum of 10 years of health services administration work experience.

Note:  A Master's Degree in Healthcare Management, Health (Services) Administration, Business Administration, or Accounting may reduce the work experience requirement to 7 years.

Preferred candidates will possess:

• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, or Accounting and Finance 
• Local health department work experience 
• State of MD work experience 
• Financial Management Information System (FMIS) accounting system work experience 
• Revenue cycle management work experience 
• Advanced skill in the use of MS office excel 
• Intermediate skill in the use of MS Office Suite

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

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., a copy of the evaluation for equivalency 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.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

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 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.

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

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or 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.

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.