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SalaryOPENING DATE: 1/26/2024
CLOSING DATE: 2/9/2024 12:00 Midnight
SALARY: $58,217.00 - $93,006.00 USD Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Operations Specialist I encompass professional and analytical work requiring regular use of independent judgment in the practical application of management principles and techniques to improve operational activities in accordance with agency laws and policies.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of the work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the agency.)
- Conducts complex studies and analyses of operations, programs, organizations, and procedures.
- Prepares complex final reports, recommendations, and other informational resources for the improvement of an organizational element or its program.
- Liaises with the program and other internal or external persons to maintain communication channels.
- Collects, compiles, and organizes complex data pertinent to various ongoing studies.
- Conducts complex studies and analyses of work processes and systems.
- Consults with supervisor and/or management on policies, trends, and interpretation of operational needs.
- Serves, as requested, as a work lead for less-experienced incumbents in this classification series.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have five (5) years of experience performing complex analytical support for an operational, technical, or administrative function.
OR
NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of English usage.
- Thorough knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data.
- Thorough knowledge of moderately complex analytical principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to explain an agency’s purpose, programs, and operations.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, compile, edit, classify, and tabulate statistical and qualitative data.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present ideas and information clearly yet concisely.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Residency & Financial Disclosure:
"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at
Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov
.BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
