OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Introduction

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, PHPA, Infectious Disease Prevention & Health Services Bureau, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau (IDPHS) responds to the syndemic of STI, HIV, viral hepatitis, and drug use. HIV prevention and care services and the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP), as well as surveillance, monitoring and programming for viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections surveillance, prevention, and treatment are included in the IDPHS portfolio. Additional units in IDPHS include our Office of Faith and Community Based Partnerships which manages our Statewide HIV Planning Group, and our Center for HIV/STI Integration and Capacity which manages all workforce development and training needs in the state as well as deployment of our integrated behavioral health interventions. In 2019, MDH established a new Center for Harm Reduction Services within IDPHS which includes opioid crisis response, naloxone distribution, syringe services, and overdose prevention training and certification. Within the Center for Harm Reduction Services, the Division of Operations and Compliance is responsible for the development and oversight of the administrative and operational functions of the Center’s programs. The Operations Coordinator works collaboratively with program staff within the Center and other units within the Bureau of Infectious Disease as well as Public Health Services fiscal, grants, and procurement offices to implement operational support and administrative support for the Center for Harm Reduction Services. Responsibilities include processing forms, coordinating different procurement processes for new grant programs, budgeting across the Center’s funding sources, and managing subrecipient grants. The Operations Coordinator ensures access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through a centralized purchasing model. Their work contributes to smooth implementation of all Center activities.

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

Preferred candidates should possess the following: Understanding of and experience with harm reduction; Knowledge and experience of managing a corporate credit card, purchase requests and finance information; Knowledge and experience of reviewing invoices for grant compliance and fiscal compliance; and, Excellent organizational and communication skills.�

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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�Application.Help@maryland.gov.� 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.