Program Manager

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Maryland Office of Overdose Response 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

As an extension of the Lt. Governor's Office, Maryland's Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) is charged with coordinating the state's response to the overdose crisis. This position reports directly to MOOR's Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Program Director. Maryland is expected to receive over $600 million from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. This position will support the ORF Program Director in providing technical assistance to community based organizations and local governments utilizing ORF funds, including best practices and reporting. This position will be expected to provide presentations and represent the Office in meetings with high level officials. This position also serves as MOOR's coordinator for the Overdose Prevention Teams (OPT) in each of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions and focuses on cross-agency and intergovernmental coordination and collaboration that advances the administration's overdose prevention and response priorities. This includes attending OPT meetings and providing agency updates, providing technical assistance, and managing bi-annual reporting. This position coordinates the drafting and progress monitoring of the implementation of the overdose strategy, which identifies priority actions and funding decisions for MOOR to take on advancing overdose prevention efforts across the state. They are also expected to represent MOOR at various in person community events, including naloxone training sessions. This position maintains current knowledge of the fields of harm reduction and substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, including best practices and available resources such as funding and opportunities for technical assistance.

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 college 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 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 the following: Experience facilitating meetings, managing group dynamics and providing consultation with other professionals and the general public Ability to develop program goals and objectives and work independently and within a team to achieve those goals and objectives Knowledge of the fields of harm reduction and substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, including best practices and available resources Experience in Program Management Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to stakeholders from diverse backgrounds Master's degree in Public Health or related field

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 Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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 to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.