Executive Director ADMINISTRATOR IV

INTRODUCTION

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Executive Director position within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. As a member of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Team, you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package:

• medical and dental converge
• paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• participation in the State pension plan
• supplemental retirement options
• membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union

Resumes are accepted as additional information, however the application will be rejected unless it is not completed.

This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purposes of this position are to enforce the regulations of the State Athletic Commission, to administer the office of the Commission, and to manage staff at Commission-sanctioned events. All purposes are directly linked to working to protect the safety of all competing contestants and to reflecting fairness and equity in all decisions rendered by the Commission.

POSITION DUTIES

• At Commission-sanctioned combative sports events: Supervise a staff of up to approximately 25 individuals -- including referees, judges, physicians and inspectors; enforce regulations; oversee contests; compile official data; respond to medical issues; and schedule and manage medical examinations and drug testing for contestants. Review, certify and approve the issuance of licenses; and serve as the official custodian of records for the Commission.
• Convey, and exchange, information and critical data with licensees via the telephone, e-mail, U.S. mail and facsimile to enforce the regulations of the commission; prepare all required documents in preparation for the regulation of commission-sanctioned combative sports events; administrate the day-to-day management of the office; and serve as the principal liaison for all business negotiations with promoters involved in boxing, MMA and wrestling who are desirous of potentially doing business in, and holding events in, the State of Maryland.
• Supervise the fiscal management of the Commission on a daily basis; supervise the preparation of the Commission budget for the review and approval of the Commissioner of O&P; devise and implement fiscal and administrative changes to promote efficiency and to reduce Commission costs; and account for all monies received by, and expended by, the Commission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Five years of customer service experience in administrative staff or professional work

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervision
• Experience overseeing and coordinating general operations
• Experience with special funds budgets, and all personnel actions from recruitment to termination
• Experience interpreting and applying State Government laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Experience with combative sports such as boxing and wrestling, MMA, Muay Thai
• Experience with AS400 Licensing system, Google and Microsoft suites

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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 information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.