Administrative Officer I Supervisor

State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

About The Position

As a State agency, Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions, and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the State. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503, [email protected]. The Office of the Public Defender is seeking well organized, customer service and detail oriented applicants with good time management and problem solving skills proficient in Microsoft Office to fill a full time Administrative Officer I Supervisor (Office Manager) position in its Prince George's office in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The Administrative Officer I Supervisor is responsible for the management, supervision and coordination of support staff operations . Travel between offices will may be required. Administrative Officer I Supervisor is administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies. Employees in this classification are assigned administrative responsibilities involving the analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvements. Employees in this classification supervise professional and/or support staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
One year of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours 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 that included 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and directing activities or managing the daily operations of an organizational unit or program.
Experience working with a disadvantaged client base.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
Ability to track and analyze data.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a law office or court system, working with detained or incarcerated persons, attorneys and law enforcement or courtroom personnel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer I Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all office workload, attorney and support staff interactions, and oversees the effective operation within the office to service our clients.
The Upper Marlboro district office has over 20 staff, requiring effective and efficient flow of work within the office, effective planning, scheduling and management of all work location tasks.
The Administrative Officer I Supervisor serves on the office Leadership Team, collaborating on strategy, long term planning, and new initiatives.
Along with the Managing Attorney, the Administrative Officer I Supervisor represents the office in dealing with the OPD Administration on staff issues, as well as managing the office relationships with contract attorneys and outside organizations affecting the administration of the office.
The Administrative Officer I Supervisor serves as primary problem solver for daily issues that office staff cannot handle, such as unusual non-legal client questions, logistic problems and staff issues.