Deputy Secretary of Administration

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a leadership management role with a special focus on budget management operations management policy implementation fiscal reporting legislative affairs and key interdepartmental collaboration.

This is an Executive Services position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

EPP 0006

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

As a key member of the Office of the Secretary of DPSCS the Deputy Secretary of Administration for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) position assumes a leadership role overseeing procurement financial services human resources real estate the Office of Inspector General and the Inmate Grievance Office.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Work collaboratively with the Secretary Deputy Secretary for Operations Assistant Secretaries Chief of Staff and Agency Heads on matters involving fiscal procurement real estate operations internal auditing inmate grievances labor relations and human resources.
• Provide expert knowledge and guidance to Executive Leadership concerning statutes policies and procedures relating to financial and personnel matters.
• Direct and manage the preparation and administration of the Departments $1.7 billion budget based on the priorities of the Secretary.
• Represent the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in the offices of the Governor General Assembly and in meetings with the American Correctional Association and National Institute of Corrections.
• Maintain a system of communication enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; assures accountability with minimum interference to service delivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Eight (8) years of senior management experience in procurement finance auditing or accounting to include managing developing analyzing and implementing budgets.

Note : Candidates may substitute additional experience as outlined above on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

A Masters Degree in Business Administration Accounting Financial Management Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

A current resume and cover letter must be uploaded / submitted with this application.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference May Be Given to Those Who Possess the Following :

EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification will be approved as eligible for referral and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including : health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. Ho wever if you are unableto apply online the paper application and resume maybe emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 144144 - 216961