Assistant Director (Administrator I)

State of Maryland - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs • Full-time • Baltimore, MD, US • $66.31k - $103.31k / year • 1w ago

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.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The individual in this position will serve in an acting capacity when the director is unavailable. On a daily basis the incumbent directly oversees the operation of the Office of Property and Fleet Management to include the purchase, disposal and maintenance of a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and coordinates annual reporting of a fixed asset inventory with a value in excess of 4 billion dollars. This is accomplished through a network of approximately 23 fleet administrators and 53 property/accountable officers and 5 subordinate staff. The incumbent is also responsible for the compiling the annual insurance survey to report the value of DPSCS assets (fixed assets, IT hardware, land, buildings, improvements) to the Insurance Administration of the Treasurer's Office.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

Establish Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) policies that ensure compliance with Department of Budget and Management, Maryland Department of General Services and other DPSCS policies
Assist with the creation of the annual budget for the purchase of new motor vehicles
Oversee the assignment of State vehicles assigned to individuals insuring all Department of Budget and Management policies on commute charges, exemptions and Internal Revenue Service requirements are met
Provide training on motor vehicle accident investigations and reporting designed to identify the causative factor and recommending corrective action to prevent further instances to improve the safety and security of DPSCS personnel, those in custody and visitors
Act as the liaison for the State of Maryland "Driving Force for Safety" program
Review inventory control accounts for the consolidated agencies of DPSCS to ensure all control accounts are reconciled on a quarterly basis comply with Maryland Department of General Services and DPSCS policies
Oversee and monitor the annual inventory of DPSCS assets as well as material and supplies to be in compliance with Department of Budget and Management policies and requirements of the State's Finance and Procurement Article
Perform in acting capacity as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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 Qualifications

One year of supervisory experience

Experience creating and managing annual budgets

Experience monitoring department inventory

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 the eligible (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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Brittney Liles

Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.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 to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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