Administrative Officer III; Reserve Officer Coordinator

Introduction

This position is specific to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Police.

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.

This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY

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3738 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Baltimore County)

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This position will require travel across the state.

The main purpose of the Natural Resources Police Reserve Officer Program Coordinator is to oversee the recruitment, training, time keeping, scheduling assignments and performance evaluation of volunteers who assist NRP’s permanent staff.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Police Unit, is currently accepting applications for a vacant Administrative Officer III. The selected candidate will coordinate the recruitment, training, ongoing assignments and evaluations of volunteers for the NRP Reserve Officer Program. Responsibilities also include managing the administrative details associated with the program, preparing reports, and working with his/her counterpart responsible for other areas of the State.

Candidates may be required to work in all weather conditions, weekends and shifts longer than eight (8) hours.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitutions: 30 college credit hours may substitute for each year of required experience, up to two years.
• Substitutions: A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Substitutions: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer with independent judgment and analysis may substitute for the required experience.

• Knowledge of Conservation practices.
• Knowledge of Boating practices.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Understanding of volunteer motivations and processes.
• Demonstrated community involvement and/or volunteerism.
• Previous experience in event planning or project management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with spokesperson and presentation role.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, internet, scanner, email, and phone.
• Ability to drive a truck pulling a utility trailer or vessel.
• Leadership experience with volunteer group or organization.
• Experience managing benefits, maintaining resources, and tracking the service of approximately 100–200 volunteers.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
• Proven proofreading ability.
• High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet software.
• Familiarity with databases and social media.
• Willingness to travel statewide as needed with a provided vehicle.

Limited to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Merit employees only.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.