ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I (Central Services Operational Specialist **MDE Only**)

Introduction

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•This is an internal position, and applications are limited to current MDE employees to apply only.•We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team. MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

GRADE 13 LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment Business Administration Office of Central Services 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230 Main Purpose of Job The Central Services Operational Specialist position is an internal MDE position. This role serves as the primary operational lead for MDE's physical and digital infrastructure. The incumbent oversees the agency's $16 million capital inventory, manages the Departmental Records Management and Digitalization Program, and coordinates fleet and facility logistics. This position ensures that all agency assets—from procurement and warehousing to digital archiving and secure destruction—comply with Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), State Archivist, and NIST security standards. The incumbent also supports the department's transition to digital document workflows and implements inventory controls to maintain operational continuity for more than 950 employees while ensuring the physical integrity and digital accuracy of agency resources. The working conditions of this position may involve: Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Work may involve exposure to fumes from sprays and other materials, as well as areas with high noise levels. The position may require working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in injury. Work involves exposure to ice and snow, flammable liquids, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment and hazards. Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. Use of protective equipment such as googles, gloves, mask, etc. The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following: Capital Asset Expertise Digitalization Standards Surplus & Disposal Logistics Records Retention Compliance Chain of Custody Management

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

•This recruitment is limited to current MDE employees only•

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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best, better, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses. Should you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in the position for which you applied.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes: Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis Generous paid leave that increases with years of service Paid holidays Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs Employee & employer contributory pension plan Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.

gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore

MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Help@maryland.gov. 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. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.