What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATOR III position at State of Maryland?
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
- Managing public health emergency preparedness and response functions of the agency, including developing policies and plans for SMCHD response to a variety of health and medical events for which SMCHD serves as the lead local responding agency, as well as other emergency events for which SMCHD serves as a support agency;
- Recruiting, training, and managing a ready local public health and health care surge workforce as well as training an established public health workforce on topics relevant to emergency preparedness and incident management;
- Working closely with local partners in building community resilience;
- Coordinating with other SMCHD programmatic areas in addressing health equity in emergency preparedness and response;
- Overseeing development and implementation of agency continuity of operations plans;
- Overseeing development and implementation of agency/staff safety and security plans, training, and response;
- Coordinating with local and state partners on safety/security concerns related to agency staff and facilities;
- Coordinating with multiple local, state, regional, and federal agencies;
- Preparing for and implementing the SMCHD incident command structure in response to emergency situations for which SMCHD serves as lead or support agency;
- Leading and/or participating in agency, county, regional, or state emergency preparedness exercises;
- Negotiating and developing memorandums of understanding or contracts with other entities, including other local health departments, to ensure readiness of resources and coordination of activities for local public health emergency response.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Nine years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Emergency preparedness oversight responsibilities, including development and implementation of emergency response/operations policy and procedures; coordination with a multidisciplinary team in emergency preparedness and response incidents; and development and implementation of ongoing training curricula on topics relevant to emergency response and safety/security;
- Fiscal management of public dollars, supervision of multiple direct and indirect reports, and reporting of progress/outcomes for multiple stakeholders including policy-makers and funders;
- Public health emergency preparedness capabilities or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission areas/core capabilities related to prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree in public health, public administration, emergency management, or a related field;
- Experience training in or willingness to complete within six months of hire formal training relevant to the Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (includes ICS 100, 200, 300, 400; IS 700, 800).
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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.
