ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (SURVEYOR)

Maryland Military Department; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in conducting vital licensure and certification activities for health care facilities. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while enhancing the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities. The position offers a dynamic field-based environment with a focus on administrative duties, including mentoring other surveyors and providing technical assistance. If you have a passion for health care quality and compliance, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three years of administrative or professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct licensure and certification activities in health care facilities.
• Evaluate quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Skills

Audit Experience

Quality Assurance

Report Writing

Administrative Work

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Office of Health Care Quality

Columbia, MD 21046

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to conduct licensure, certification, and survey activities in licensed health care facilities or programs on behalf of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The purpose of these activities is to determine whether a facility or applicant is in compliance with State, federal and local laws and regulations, standards of care, and standards of practice. This position evaluates the quality of care and services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings. This position also performs administrative duties, including precepting other surveyors, interpreting regulations, providing technical assistance, participating in informal dispute resolution conferences and providing testimony in hearings. This is primarily a field-based position with a variable schedule and work location based on the agency’s needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year, up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the 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

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience conducting audits, surveys, investigations or quality assurance activities.
• Experience in writing correspondence, summaries or reports.
  
  

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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 MDH 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 [e-mail].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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