What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATOR II DATABASE MANAGER position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA)
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to administer and maintain the integrity of the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees’ (MORA’s) database management system. As a Database Manager, the incumbent has the primary responsibility for providing support and technical assistance to both internal and external database users within the MORA service provider network. This position collaborates and coordinates with DHS Information
Technology staff as well as system developers to establish statistical methodology and reporting standards. This position works to establish data collection and validation methods to ensure the accuracy of federal and state reports and other data inquiries. The incumbent presents reports and recommendations relevant to program performance and outcomes, costs, and projected future needs. This position assists in preparing the annual State Plan, annual goal plans for the State’s MFR (Managing for Results) and the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement GPRA (Government Performance and Results Act). She or he is a subject matter expert on issues related to program data, and as such, advises FIA leadership and the Program Director.
POSITION DUTIES
Database Management
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
One year experience managing data applications or systems, working with multiple partners of system development and end users.
One year experience of collecting, reporting, and analyzing multidisciplinary data, with strong analysis skills utilizing data to evaluate programs for impact and effectiveness.
One year experience supporting or providing services to refugee or immigrant populations.
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
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.
Benefits
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
State Of Maryland Benefits
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or e mail latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347 .
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA)
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to administer and maintain the integrity of the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees’ (MORA’s) database management system. As a Database Manager, the incumbent has the primary responsibility for providing support and technical assistance to both internal and external database users within the MORA service provider network. This position collaborates and coordinates with DHS Information
Technology staff as well as system developers to establish statistical methodology and reporting standards. This position works to establish data collection and validation methods to ensure the accuracy of federal and state reports and other data inquiries. The incumbent presents reports and recommendations relevant to program performance and outcomes, costs, and projected future needs. This position assists in preparing the annual State Plan, annual goal plans for the State’s MFR (Managing for Results) and the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement GPRA (Government Performance and Results Act). She or he is a subject matter expert on issues related to program data, and as such, advises FIA leadership and the Program Director.
POSITION DUTIES
Database Management
- Administer and manage MORA Database, and provide appropriate support and technical assistance to database users.
- Establish data collection and validation methods to ensure the accuracy of data. Work with the program director to assess needs for the statistical data to establish systems and tools for data collection and analysis.
- Design, develop and maintain standardized data sets to respond to data requests.
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
- 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.
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
One year experience managing data applications or systems, working with multiple partners of system development and end users.
One year experience of collecting, reporting, and analyzing multidisciplinary data, with strong analysis skills utilizing data to evaluate programs for impact and effectiveness.
One year experience supporting or providing services to refugee or immigrant populations.
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
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.
Benefits
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
State Of Maryland Benefits
- Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
- Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
- Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.
- Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
- Positions may be eligible for telework.
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or e mail latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347 .
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
