ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Baltimore seeks an Administrative Analyst to evaluate therapeutic community programs and MOUD services. You will develop reports, manuals, workflow charts, and performance measures under supervision to support program planning, growth, and objective setting across facilities.

The role requires coordinating with state agencies and SUDTS contractors, managing referrals, auditing compliance, organizing monthly statistics, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year in administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: 30 college credit hours may substitute for the required experience.
• Notes: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals for SUD Treatment Programs across DPSCS facilities.
• Work with Contract Manager/Director to determine liquidated damages for SUDTS contractors.
• Email intake lists and ensure screenings/assessments are completed at all facilities.
• Organize monthly audits to monitor services provided by SUDTS contractors and report findings.
• Coordinate IT equipment, network access, and onboarding needs within facilities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

To perform administrative responsibilities involving the analysis of therapeutic community programs & MOUD services and/or procedures with recommendations for improvements while under the general supervision of a management official. Work independently to formulate reports and management tools such as procedural manuals, work-flow charts, and performance measurement criteria, in addition to participating in the formulation of program planning and establishment of program goals and objectives promoting orderly growth and expansion. Acts as a liaison with other officials within State agencies and/or SUDTS contractors.

• Manage all the referrals for SUD Treatment Programs, including managing the [e-mail] group email.
• Work closely with Contract Manager and/or Director to determine all liquidated damages that need applied to the SUDTS contractors. This will include reviews of the SOPs, approved schedules, and auditing reports to make sure SUDTS contractors are held accountable.
• Email direct intake lists and ensure screenings and assessments are being successfully completed at all DPSCS facilities.
• Organize all monthly audits needed to monitor required services provided by the SUDTS contractors and submit findings to the Contract Manager and Director of SUDTS.
• Work to organize the monthly stats provided by the SUDTS contractors and determine what other statistical information is needed to appropriately know what is and what is not occurring within the facilities.
• Work to organize the request and needs of the SUDTS contractors and work with the Contact Manager and Director of SUDTS to get tasks completed, including obtaining IT equipment, access to network, and all other IT and onboarding needs within the facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 2. 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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working within Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services under the Programs, Treatment and Reentry Division

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to internal DPSCS Office of Programs, Treatment and Re-entry employees only

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

OTHER INFORMATION

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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