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The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking an Administrator IV to manage significant operational functions within the agency. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills and can substitute education for professional experience. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
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.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center 521 East Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Administrator IV's duties encompasses administrative staff work related to the administration of departmental policy and overseeing or coordinating agency operations or functioning as a special assistant to an executive. Employees are engaged in overseeing or coordinating agency operations are 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. Employees functioning as special assistants to departmental executives are responsible for program or project review, development, evaluation and coordination. Employees in this classification supervise professional and/or support staff.When functioning as administrators (overseeing or coordinating agency operations), as well as when functioning as special assistants to executives: Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and approves the work of professional and/or support staff; Supervises professional and/or support staff; Assists in the direction of the daily operations of a unit or division; Evaluates efficiency of operations and develops, revises and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate; Interprets and applies or oversees the application of agency policies, rules and regulations to accomplish the work of the unit or division; Implements new regulations and policies as directed by upper management; Sets goals and deadlines and oversees the workflow of the unit; Coordinates workflow with administrators of other units in areas of work spanning multiple units; Coordinates leave and staff coverage of unit or division; Researches and compiles information as directed by the executive and may recommend innovative ideas or methods of doing business; Reviews, evaluates and assists in the development of agency policies and programs; Promotes the work of the agency through frequent contact with interested groups and individuals; Makes recommendations to upper management and executives concerning new or revised legislation affecting the agency; Develops and recommends new standards, methods of operation and new technology to accomplish the mission of the agency; May work on sensitive and confidential projects requiring discretion and judgment in the release of information; May act as the representative of the executive in meetings and conferences; May act as a liaison between the executive and agency units; May act as team leader for special projects; and Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 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 and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of 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
Degree or Earned/Completed credits in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology. Experience working in a correctional facility in a supervisory/leadership role. 5 years of experience working in administration and/or a case management role in which you applied knowledge of rules, regulations and policies were applied.
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
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 theeligible (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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to the HR Analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR Analyst. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division, HR Analyst for this recruitment: Linda Franklin-Barber lindag.franklin@maryland.gov Phone: 443-691-6628 If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. 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 torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.