Program Manager I Jobs in Laurel, MD (NOW HIRING)

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Board of Elections\r\n151 West St. Suite 151\r\nAnnapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Program Manager I is a managerial level of work in the Management Service of the State Personnel Management System. Employees in this classification are responsible for directing programs unique to their agency's mission and operations and which are not found in other agencies. Employees in this classification have supervisory or managerial responsibility for the work of other employees in the Skilled or Professional Services.\r\n\r\nEmployees in this class receive managerial or executive supervision from a higher-level manager or an executive.\r\n\r\nPosition allocation within the Program Manager series is determined on the basis of relative job evaluation among similarly functioning positions. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions, and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received.\r\n\r\nProgram Manager I-IV are differentiated from Administrator IV-VII in that Program Manager I-IV are responsible for one or more agency-specific programs, including the supervision of staff and responsibility for a budget, while Administrators IV-VII perform administrative staff work related to the administration of departmental policy and overseeing or coordinating agency operations, or as a special assistant to an executive. Program Manager I-IV are differentiated from Administrative Program Manager I-IV in that Administrative Program Managers I-IV are responsible for one or more program functions found in various agencies, such as public information or directors of administration, including the supervision of staff and responsibility for a budget.

POSITION DUTIES

Directs and coordinates all activities of an agency program or programs, such as a social services, health services or natural resources program, which are unique to the agency and its mission;\r\nEstablishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees implementation and approves revisions;\r\nEstablishes and evaluates program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives;\r\nOversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);\r\nDevelops short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;\r\nDetermines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);\r\nOversees development and training of program staff;\r\nPlans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors;\r\nRepresents the department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities;\r\nMay promote the program through contacts with interested groups and the general public;\r\nPerforms other related duties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems or other information technology related field, to include coursework in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two years of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks.\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools; planning, installing and maintaining data communications network lines and devices; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software for the required education.\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the required education.\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and completion of a certification program in Network Administration, such as Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Product Specialist NT 4.0 Administrator or equivalent certification program for the required education.\r\n\r\n4. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas on a year-for-year basis for a high school education: operating computer systems, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computer systems, evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software or converting data from project specifications by developing programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\r\n1. At least one (1) year of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election\r\noffice.\r\n2. Experience with voting systems.\r\n

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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\n

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov.\r\nMD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n