Divisional Analyst (Administrative Officer III)

Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry (DLI), is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Divisional Analyst (Administrative Officer III).

The DLI team is passionate about our mission of protecting and promoting workplace rights and the health and safety of workers and the public. The Divisional Analyst role provides direct assistance to the Deputy Commissioner and the Division as a whole via researching, developing and monitoring policy initiatives for the Division, and supporting the Division in promoting, planning, and implementing programs, as required by statute, regulation, executive order, and/or that will facilitate efficient and effective service to Marylanders.

See link here for full recruitment and to apply, or keep reading for further information about qualifications, requirements and selection process. Please note: Resumes are strongly encouraged, please upload along with required application.

Position Duties:

Assist with efforts to research, draft, and assist with impact statements and fiscal note responses to new legislation in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Perform research to support suggested regulatory changes and/or legislative responses.
• Extracts, collects and aggregates data across databases, information sources, and other data sources; ensures data quality; cleans and checks exiting data for consistency and accuracy. Editing and finalizing new policies, legislative reports, or amendments as required.
• Documenting processes and disseminating information to stakeholders.
• Helps ensure data and descriptions are consistent and precise year over year. Assists in efforts to improve internal information tracking systems and enhance collaborations and communications with other members of the staff.

Assists with new initiatives to improve organizational efficiency, comply with new legislative mandates, visibility, and organization-wide leadership development and works with internal programs to identify areas of improvement through legislation. Helps ensures programmatic audit findings are complete and maintained in compliance throughout the various units.

Coordinates and assists in the preparation of drafts of internal policies, directives, and regulatory changes to Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) on behalf of the Division, including building codes, new energy codes, safety, health, and wages. Determines if policies are aligned with stated goals and objectives, tracks federal due dates, stakeholder input, and helps coordinate the drafting of remarks and/or talking points for speaking engagements and/or presentations.

Prepare directed research reports to support draft, and final regulations, determine economic impact, assist in targeting resources, and formulate and publish legal notices. Assist in the preparation of programmatic portions of federal grants.

Performs other duties as assigned by management, including actively assisting the various units of the Division on special projects, implementing new processes, helping draft standard operating procedures across the Division’s units, and provides status on newly implemented initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: Three 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 two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Selective Qualifications:

Note: Applicants must meet the following selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

At least six months of professional experience in data analysis, policy research, or program evaluation within a governmental setting, including preparing reports, analyzing data, supporting policy or program development, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and improve organizational efficiency.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with written and verbal communication, including drafting or contributing to legislative impact statements, fiscal notes, COMAR regulatory changes, or other formal policy documents within a governmental setting.
• Project management experience.
• Experience interpreting state policies, legislative reports, regulations and COMAR.

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

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance 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.

Resumes are strongly encouraged, please upload along with application

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932- 3897 or (202) 331-2925.

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.

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS