ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I (Central Services Operational Specialist **MDE Only**)

Introduction

PLEASE FILL\r\nOUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n�**This is an internal\r\nposition, and applications are limited to current MDE employees to apply\r\nonly.**\r\n�\r\nWe encourage you to consider an\r\nexciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you\r\nare dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land\r\nresources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to\r\napply and become a part of our team.\r\n�\r\nMDE is committed to a mission\r\nof protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of\r\nall Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities\r\nand ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

13\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of\r\nthe Environment��\r\nBusiness\r\nAdministration�\r\nOffice of Central\r\nServices\r\n1800�Washington�Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Central Services\r\nOperational Specialist position is an internal MDE position. This role serves as the\r\nprimary operational lead for MDE’s physical and digital infrastructure. The\r\nincumbent oversees the agency’s $16 million capital inventory, manages the Departmental\r\nRecords Management and Digitalization Program, and coordinates fleet and\r\nfacility logistics. This position ensures that all agency assets—from\r\nprocurement and warehousing to digital archiving and secure destruction—comply\r\nwith Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), State Archivist, and NIST\r\nsecurity standards. The incumbent also supports the department’s transition to\r\ndigital document workflows and implements inventory controls to maintain\r\noperational continuity for more than 950 employees while ensuring the physical\r\nintegrity and digital accuracy of agency resources.\r\n�\r\nThe working conditions of this\r\nposition may involve:\r\n\r\n Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n Work may involve exposure to fumes from sprays and other\r\n materials, as well as areas with high noise levels. The position may\r\n require working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.\r\n Exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in\r\n injury.�\r\n Work involves exposure to ice and snow, flammable liquids,\r\n electrical circuits, mechanical equipment and hazards.\r\n Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50\r\n pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.\r\n Use of protective equipment such as googles, gloves, mask,\r\n etc.\r\n\r\n�\r\nThe incumbent in this position\r\nwill be required to drive a State vehicle.��If you maintain an\r\nout-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving\r\nrecord for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of\r\nappointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5\r\npoints on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.\r\n�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience:�One year of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30�college credit hours from an accredited college or university for�the required experience.\r\n2. 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\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the\r\nselected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Capital Asset Expertise\r\n Digitalization Standards\r\n Surplus & Disposal Logistics\r\n Records Retention Compliance\r\n Chain of Custody Management\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**This\r\nrecruitment is limited to current MDE employees only**\r\n

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\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\r\nthe information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be\r\nranked as Best, better, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible\r\n(employment) list for at least one year.\r\n�\r\nApplication must be completed.\r\nDo not leave work experience section blank.��Do not cut and paste\r\nresume or answer see resume.�All supplemental questions must be answered\r\nthoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as 'yes, ' will\r\nresult in no credit for those responses.\r\n�\r\nShould you possess a\r\nbachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United\r\nStates, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved\r\neducation review service.� This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.�For\r\nfurther information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.\r\nat 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or\r\n202-331-2925.\r\n�\r\nAll Applicants must be legally\r\nauthorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform\r\nControl Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary\r\ndocuments under this Act to be hired in the position for which you applied.��\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a\r\ngenerous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFlexible work schedules and\r\ntelework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore\r\n& Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that\r\nincreases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low\r\nout-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer\r\ncontributory pension plan�\r\n�\r\nClick on the link below for\r\nmore information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you\r\napply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper\r\napplication and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to\r\nshantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the\r\nEnvironment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n�\r\nResumes are\r\nnot accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r\n�\r\nFor questions regarding this\r\nrecruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have\r\ndifficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department\r\nof Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850\r\nor Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country.� People with disabilities and bilingual candidates\r\nare encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State's diversity.� MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that\r\nreflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive\r\nenvironment where differences are celebrated.\r\n