ADMINISTRATOR I

State of Maryland; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration seeks an Administrator I to assist with the daily operations of the Division of Urgent and Acute Care in Catonsville, MD. This role develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations, including overseeing more than $80 million in grants to Local Authorities.

The incumbent supports program and grant management, data reporting, and external communications, while assisting the Division Director

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: Substitution options for college credit hours or degrees are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the Division of Urgent and Acute Care.
• Develop and implement approved BHA and Division policies and procedures.
• Oversee more than $80 million in grants annually to Local Authorities.
• Support program and grant management and oversight; federal and state data reporting; communications with Local Authorities.
• Respond to internal and external requests for program information, data, and IQ responses.
• Assist the Division Director with special projects, procurements, research, and reports.

Skills

Program coordination

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

30 college credit hours substitution for experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrator I position assists with the daily operations of the Division of Urgent and Acute Care within the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration. This position develops and implements approved BHA and Division policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of Division operations, which includes overseeing more than $80 million in grants annually to Local Authorities. The position supports program and grant management and oversight; federal and state data reporting; communication with Local Authorities; and responding to a wide array of internal and external requests for program information, data, and IQ responses. Finally, this staff member assists the Division Director with special projects, procurements, research, and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes:
• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with program coordination, working with multiple teams, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working in Behavioral Health.
• Ideal candidates should have strong written and verbal communication experience.

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).

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

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.