Operations Officer III (NCS) - Department of Finance

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$83,530.00 - $133,471.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Pay:

$83,530.00 Annually

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary

An Operations Officer III performs professional work in planning, coordinating or directing an administrative, programmatic or technical operation for an agency.  Work of this class involves supervising professional or technical personnel and may involve supervising clerical or paraprofessional personnel.

Incumbents receive managerial supervision from an administrative superior.  Employees in this class work a conventional work week.  Some positions in this class may be required to work evening and weekend hours and 24-hour callback in an emergency.  Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal.  Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have five years of experience in administrative or professional work.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.

• Knowledge of management practices and methods.

• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.

• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.

• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others. 

• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports

• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER