OPERATING OFFICER (PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR V, HEALTH SERVICES) - #134791

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will lead fiscal, procurement, administrative, and internal operations for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau (IDEORB). This position will provide support to the Director, the Deputy Director, and the seven Center Chiefs
This position will be responsible for developing and implementing systems and processes to efficiently monitor financial and procurement operations, including cooperative agreements, awards to Local Health Departments (LHDs), and grants and contracts. Such operations will be monitored in order to ensure that all federal and State requirements are met, as well as to ensure that expenses are continually monitored and that procurements and grants, along with all required supporting documentation to sub-recipients, are prepared and executed on time. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for promptly informing both the Director and the Deputy Director of the Bureau of any and all issues or potential problems
Finally, this position will serve as a technical advisor to the Bureau’s seven Center Chiefs, as well as to the three Agency Grants Specialists, in regards to current MDH and PHPA operational policies and procedures; contract monitoring requirements; and budgetary and expenditure reviews and processes. This position will also provide technical advise on standard grant agreements; large and small procurements; fund certs; the use of corporate credit cards; and/or other operational matters, as identified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional health or human services experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience managing projects and performances. The desired candidate should also have experience with fiscal management, as well as experience with grant development and administration.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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.

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 which 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 [email protected].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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