Positions in the Operations Officer series contribute to the effective management of an organizational unit, e.g., section, division, or agency by supervising and/or managing staff, problem solving as an individual contributor, or project managing. Positions in the Operations Officer series are differentiated based on the following factors: analytics, budget, communications, environmental factors, functional responsibilities, minimum qualifications, policy, relationship building, supervision given, and supervision received. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university. AND EXPERIENCE: Have six (6) years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work. Previous work lead experience may be required. ORNOTES EQUIVALENCIES: 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 driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit may be required. - - APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration and management, 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 and 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. Background Check NOTE: Those eligible, who are under final consideration for appointment, will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Probation All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation. 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. Education Accreditation Applicants’ 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 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.