Board Operation Officer Administrative Officer I

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Administrative Officer position within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. As a member of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Team, you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental converge, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), participation in the State pension plan, supplemental retirement options, and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

A resume may be attached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.

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100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Administrative Officer I in this role provides operational support for the Board of Professional Engineers (PE). Duties include routine review and analysis of Maryland statutes and/or regulations concerning the practice of various PE subjects. The Board Officer in this classification interprets the qualification of engineering exam candidates and prepares statistical indices and reports of examination for the Board and Executive Director and/or Assistant Executive Director.

The Board Officer prepares correspondence for applicants, customers and other stakeholders on behalf of the PE Board. In this role, the employee uses independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex policies and prepares procedure manuals for staff within the PE Board.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to :

• The Administrative Officer I is responsible for coordinating monthly meetings of the Board for Professional Engineers, managing the agendas, and meeting minutes, and documenting the board's decisions. Determines which applications should go before the board for further evaluation. Refers credible violations of the standard of practice to the Assistant Executive and/or Executive Director for possible disciplinary action by the Complaint Committee.
  
  Is responsible for providing all material necessity for board decisions and discussions. Is responsible for communications with all exam applicants, licensed professionals, complainants, and individuals appearing before the boards. Coordinates procedural guidelines and manuals for the Board reviews. The Board Officer communicates all Board requests including approvals, exam. denials, and disciplinary actions in professional practices. Leads and coordinates administrative support assignments to attain Board meeting objectives.
• Evaluates the credentials of applicants for licensure and make decisions based on the authority conferred by the Board and policies, laws and regulations of the board. Such determinations include whether an applicant has acceptable qualifying educational requirements for examination and reciprocal applications, as well as whether the requirements of reciprocal licensure are based on requirements that were current when the individual first became licensed in another US jurisdiction.

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

Experience : One year of administrative staff or professional work.

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 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.

Preference will be to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,…