Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ONLY.

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Regulation & Policy Coordination
201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide organizational, administrative and policy support to the Director of the Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination. The Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination sits within the MDH Office of the Secretary with the Director as a direct report of the MDH Deputy Chief of Staff. The Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination is a parallel to the MDH Office of Governmental Affairs.

The Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination provides regulatory and policy support for all of the Department's regulatory and policy activities including Maryland's Medicaid Program, all Public Health Programs, the Office of Health Care Quality, the Developmental Disabilities Administration, the Behavioral Health Administration, and all of Maryland's health occupations licensing boards.

This role is meant as the primary administrative and policy analysis support for the Director. This position will support the Director in creating, modifying, refreshing, or retiring appropriate Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) based on legislative or policy changes. This position will also collaborate with units across MDH to research, recommend, and draft health policy, guidance, and regulations impacting Marylanders. Additionally, this position will lead initiatives to implement system-wide changes as delegated by the Director.

This position is critical for the administrative and day-to-day aspects of successful promulgation of regulations. These activities directly support MDH's ability to ensure compliance with evolving federal and state legislation and associated regulations.

Please Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• A Master's degree; preferred but not required
• Experience with and understanding of the State's regulatory process
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].