This is a Management Services that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Information Systems and Technology

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant Director of IT Operations role within the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is responsible for the management, technical oversight, and direct leadership of Information Management operations and is instrumental in supporting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) across all aspects of technology and information management.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Policy and Resource Management

Assisting the CIO in formulating, implementing, and monitoring departmental policies, procedures, and maintenance for IT and communications resources (including cell, desktop, and soft phones). This includes managing software licenses and maintenance contracts for MDE.

Departmental Representation

Representing MDE in official engagements concerning information management and technology.

System Security, Privacy and Continuity

Establish and maintain comprehensive standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the security, privacy and uninterrupted operation of IT systems throughout the department.

Administrative and Security Coordination

Coordinating activities within the Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT) related to security, data and privacy management, and telecommunications. These efforts are designed to protect IT systems from damage and prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information.

Cross-Functional Project Support

Assisting the Assistant Director of Project Management and the Assistant Director of Application Support with the procurement and implementation of hardware, software, and infrastructure to ensure the timely execution of IT projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of professional IT experience, including:

1. Management/Supervision: At least two (2) years of direct supervisory or management-level experience overseeing IT technical staff, approving leave, assigning workloads, and managing employee performance.
2. IT Security/Privacy Governance: At least two (2) years of experience developing, implementing, or enforcing IT security and privacy standards, policies, and compliance procedures (e.g., NIST, CIS, or State IT security guidelines).

Education Substitution: A Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Public/Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of the general IT experience.

Experience Substitution: Additional professional IT experience in IT governance, enterprise infrastructure, security and privacy operations, or IT procurement may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Master's degree in an IT Related Field.
• IT Security/Privacy Governance: At least two (2) years of experience developing, implementing, or enforcing IT security and privacy standards, policies, and compliance procedures (e.g., NIST, CIS, or State IT security guidelines).
• Strategic IT Procurement & Contract Management.
• Senior IT Operations & Infrastructure Leadership.
• Strategic Planner and Executive Advisory experience.
• Experience managing technical staff directly or through subordinate managers, setting performance standards, prioritizing projects, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to [email protected] or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].