City of Baltimore (Mayor and City Council of Baltimore)

Senior Administrator, Business Projects & Strategic Initiatives- Operations Officer V- Baltimore Police Department

Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
  • 10 years of progressively-increasing responsibilities, including 4 years of supervisory experience.
  • Professional certifications may be required.
  • Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise staff within the organizational unit.
  • Solve problems as an individual contributor when necessary.
  • Oversee project management activities.
  • Plan and organize departmental operations effectively.
  • Compile and analyze financial and operational data for reports.

Benefits

  • Mandatory 1-year probation period upon hiring.
  • Consideration for vacancies for a period of at least six months.
  • Background check for positions of trust required.
  • Education credentials must be from an accredited institution.
Full Job Description
Salary Range:

$98,359 - $157,302 / Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$98,359 - $127,830.50 /Annually

Job Summary:

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.

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 10 years of progressively-increasing responsibilities including 4 years of supervisory experience is required. Professional certifications may be required.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: 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 may be required.

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

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & 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.

Additional Information

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 1-year 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.

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.

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.

Your Recruiter: (Katrina Bayton)

If you have any questions please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II, via email at [email protected]

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