Operations Officer I- Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Succes

POSTING DATE: 10/21/2024

SALARY RANGE: $70,338.00- $112,807.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

PROBATION:

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

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.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:

Applicants’ 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.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Operations Officer I performs professional work in planning, coordinating, overseeing or directing an administrative, programmatic or technical operation for an agency or a program. Work of this class may involve supervising or managing clerical, paraprofessional, professional or technical personnel.

Incumbents receive managerial supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Some positions in this class may be required to work evening and weekend hours and 24-hour callback in an emergency. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

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 QUALIFICATION:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two (2) years of experience in technical, administrative, professional or project management work.

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, 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 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 minimum 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.

BENEFITS:

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.

NOTES: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at [email protected].

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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