ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER IV

About the job

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is a Management Services position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0022

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting applications for an\r\nAdministrative Program Manager IV. This position serves as the Fair Practices Officer for the agency and\r\nreports directly to the Secretary.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Fair Practices Officer will be responsible for implementing the agency’s EEO program to ensure\r\ncompliance with federal and state civil rights laws, the Annotated Code of Maryland SPP Title 5-201-5-214,\r\nSPP Title 5-301-314, Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.08.03 – Equal Employment Opportunity Program,\r\nand Executive Order 01.012007.16 – Code of Fair Employment Practices.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Fair Practices Officer shall investigate and, as appropriate, resolve complaints filed under SPP Title 5-211.\r\nThe Fair Practices Officer will also provide direct supervision and coordinate the activities of the EEO\r\nOfficer(s) and ADA Coordinator within DNR.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Fair Practices Officer must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and respect;\r\nthe ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form; the ability to work with DNR staff at all\r\nlevels; manage multiple tasks while meeting the designated deadlines; and participate as a contributing member of\r\nthe agency’s leadership team.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Eight (8) years of recent professional experience implementing an equal employment opportunity program and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards to include administration of programs for persons with disabilities and policy implementation.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates can substitute the possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Statistics, or Psychology and 3 years of experience implementing an equal employment opportunity program and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards to include administration of programs for persons with disabilities and policy implementation.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a J.D. or a PhD from an accredited college or university and 2years of experience implementing an equal employment opportunity program and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards to include administration of programs for persons with disabilities and policyimplementation.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer inequal employment opportunity classification or equal employment opportunity specialty codes in the equal employment opportunity field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Ability to exhibit a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality\r\n Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form\r\n Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting designated deadlines\r\n Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act\r\n Experience reviewing ADA accommodation requests and complaints\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

\r\nPlease make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r\n\r\n\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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.�\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.�\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.�\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay�\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n