Manager, LOCAL Management; Program Manager IV

Position: MANAGER, LOCAL MANAGEMENT (Program Manager IV) - #25-005479-0043

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Manager, Local Management is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the administration of local authorities, compliance and effectiveness of all administrative awards, grants, and contractual obligations that are connected to the State Plan. This position has extensive knowledge of BHA’s budget and the Public Behavioral Health System. As senior staff, the position is responsive to the Deputy Secretary/Chief of Operations/Secretary of MDH and other BHA Directors’ needs for information about and from the LBHAs/CSAs/LAAs and budgetary issues throughout the year.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience.

Additional experience will substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following:

• Extensive professional experience (approximately 4‑6 years) in health policy, large‑scale grant management and/or behavioral health system planning within a State.
• Significant experience (4+ years) supervising managers and professional staff.
• Understanding of and experience with grant awarding and monitoring.
• Experience in process and system improvements and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and draft complex legislative reports and prepare executive‑level policy briefs under tight deadlines.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. Cover letters are not mandatory, but if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file. 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.

BENEFITS

State of Maryland benefits are provided. Specific details are available upon request.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application. The Final date to receive applications is the closing date for the recruitment. For inquiries, contact MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410‑767‑1251.

EEO STATEMENT

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, retention, and promotion of employees who reflect the State's diversity.

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