Positions in the Operations Officer series contribute to the effective management of an organizational unit, e.g., section, division, or agency by supervising and/or managing staff, problem solving as an individual contributor, or project managing. Positions in the Operations Officer series are differentiated based on the following factors: analytics, budget, communications, environmental factors, functional responsibilities, minimum qualifications, policy, relationship building, supervision giv... more details
OPENING DATE: 06/20/2024
CLOSING DATE: 07/04/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $72,624.00 - $116,198.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Positions in the Operations Officer series contribute to the effective management of an organizational unit, e.g., section, division, or agency by supervising and/or managing staff, problem solving as an individual contributor, or project managing.
Positions in the Operations Officer series are differentiated based on the following factors: analytics, budget, communications, environmental factors, functional responsibilities, minimum qualifications, policy, relationship building, supervision given, and supervision received.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, or related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four (4) years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or equivalent and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration and management, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation, and presentation of information.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls, and statistics.
- Knowledge of management practices and methods.
- Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
- Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
- Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
- Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts and reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
- Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports.
- Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community, and business groups.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible, who are under final consideration for appointment, will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Residency + Financial Disclosure:
"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."
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