SENIOR DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

About the job

GRADE

STD0024\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration\r\n55 Wade Avenue\r\nCatonsville, MD 21228\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Director for Governmental Affairs for the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration will perform an advanced level of work evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing behavioral health care services, policies and programs. This position will use data driven research to recommend policy formulation and revision of existing policy, services or programs to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary,� Behavioral Health Administration.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Director will initiate, plan, and coordinate responses to legislation, regulatory updates, reports, policies, and other projects as directed by the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary. This position will write reports and position papers to support the development and implementation of the behavioral health system.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is telework eligible and will operate on a hybrid schedule.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\nQualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six years of administrative or professional experience, three years of experience in legislative drafting, analyzing proposed bills and monitoring the development and implementation of regulations, including two years of management or supervisory experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nA master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience. A doctoral degree will substitute for 2 years of the general experience.� Additional general experience will substitute year for year for the bachelor’s degree.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with regulation development, tracking, and implementation.\r\n Experience in the management of state or federal legislative session, including identifying and monitoring legislation relevant to an administration, agency, or organization.\r\n Experience with preparing testimony for high level executives for legislation.\r\n Experience with and/or knowledge of behavioral health care services, policies, and programs.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants must upload a resume to their application.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplicants 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).\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.\r\n\r\n\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n