Introduction
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.
➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.
➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police
Office of the Superintendent
Office of Government Affairs
45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to provide direct support to the Director of the Department of State Police (DSP) Government Affairs Unit to meet the goals of the legislative agenda of the Department. This includes direct engagement with the Maryland General Assembly, state agencies, federal and local government officials and the general public.
POSITION DUTIES
- Assist in the development of department policy and procedures for legislative program.
- Assist in drafting legislative proposals, justification, explanations and other related documents for proposals to be submitted to the Governor's Legislative Office.
- Assist in coordinating responses to the Joint Chairmen's Report; ensuring all deadlines are met; edit and review submitted responses; ensure accurate dissemination of all reports related to the Joint Chairman's Report.
- Ensure accurate dissemination of all relevant responses to relevant Legislative Committees and elected officials.
- Assist in reviewing legislative submissions of other agencies and determine relevance of the proposals and impact to operations of the Department. Coordinate comments on the agency proposals to the Governor's Legislative Office and the associated departments.
- Represent the Director/Department providing approved agency information to members of the General Assembly, Congress and local jurisdiction elected leaders.
- Communicate regularly with sister agencies and the Governor's Legislative Office to ensure avoidance of conflicts.
- Monitor the progress of legislation (hearings, voting sessions, floor discussions, conference committee, etc.)
- Draft amendments to bills for legislators and the Department. Provide assistance to legislators addressing constituent concerns relating to the Department.
- Assist with the end of session report depicting all legislation with impacts on the Department.
- Testify as directed before the General Assembly committees; attend legislative committee meetings.
- Other administrative duties as directed by the Government Affairs Unit Director/Command personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, law, or a related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional administrative experience in Government Relations, including but not limited to regulatory experience as a legislative analyst or lobbyist in government or the private sector; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of this position.
Note: Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Possess experience drafting/writing legislation, policy, speeches, testimony, etc.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of the legislative processes and a sophisticated understanding of public policy.
- Knowledge of state and local government policymaking and legislative processes.
- The capacity to manage several different workstreams at one time, advance policies/programs and coordinate the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
- Skill in negotiating agreements which accommodate conflicting interests and viewpoints of numerous groups and organizations.
- Knowledge of Maryland's Code, regulation, state and legislative reporting requirements, and political processes.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
- In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
- If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.
- TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay
- We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
- Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN: William Boniarski
william.boniarski@maryland.gov
It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
