administrative officer ii

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.\r

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LOCATION OF POSITION

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580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401\r
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Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the position is to provide administrative support to the Fiscal and\r
Administration Team including file and database management, processing payments,\r
coordinating fiscal documents, maintaining fiscal records, and general office administrative\r
support related to the unit's fiscal administration of local grant programs. The functions include\r
file and database management, coordinating and assisting with documents and files needed for\r
fiscal transactions, and general administrative support related to the Unit's capital grant\r
programs including Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, Local\r
Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure program, and the Greenspace Equity Program. This\r
position must work with other teams within the Land Acquisition & Planning Unit and with\r
various units within the Department. This position relates directly to the mission of DNR as\r
LAP works to advance land conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities in Maryland,\r
assists in providing an integrated and self-sustaining network of public lands and open space, and\r
provides efficient and effective operations.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition & Planning Unit, located at the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Fiscal Officer – Local Grants position. The Land Acquisition & Planning Unit works to advance land conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities in Maryland. The main purpose of the position is to provide administrative support to the Fiscal and Administration Team including processing payments, file and database management, coordinating fiscal documents, maintaining fiscal records, and general office administrative support related to the unit's fiscal administration of local grant programs. The functions include file and database management, coordinating and assisting with documents and files needed for fiscal transactions, and general administrative support related to the Unit's capital grant programs including Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure program, and the Greenspace Equity Program. This position must work with other teams within the Land Acquisition & Planning Unit and with various units within the Department. This position relates directly to the mission of DNR as LAP works to advance land conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities in Maryland, assists in providing an integrated and self-sustaining network of public lands and open space, and provides efficient and effective operations.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r
Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work. \r
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1. Candidates may substitute 30�credit hours from an accredited college or university for�one�year of the required experience.\r
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree�from a college or university for the required experience.\r
3. 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. \r

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants not using a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, must have two years of experience in administrative work managing fiscal records or grant disbursements. (*job duties must be clearly described in your application to receive credit)\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience using the State's FMIS, R*STARS, and ADPICS systems.\r
Experience with Sharepoint Databases, excel spreadsheets.\r
Experience tracking project and program fund balances.\r
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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. \r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r
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For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.\r
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BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3, Annapolis, MD The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r
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Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r
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If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at��\r
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Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.�\r
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Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Adriana Parravano at��\r
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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay�\r
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r
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