INDUSTRIAL DEV SUPERVISOR (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT) (2024)

Introduction

The Maryland Department ofCommerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manager,Agricultural Programs within its Division of Business and Industry SectorDevelopment, Office of Strategic Industries & Entrepreneurship (OSIE).

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose is to support innovation around Maryland’s natural resources, focusing on agriculture as well as aquaculture, food and forestry sectors. The position will support business formation and growth using emerging techniques such as integrated precision agriculture, controlled environment agriculture, and food system technology integration.

POSITION DUTIES

The Manager worksacross Maryland to sustain and grow key sub sectors such as food production,processing, packaging and all value-add activities, forest products, algae,aquaculture, distribution and supporting infrastructure; ensure theseindustries have the resources and a conducive environment to encourage startups;and attract new business and investment from out of state. Duties include developing collaborations andpartnerships to support cross-sector R&D and business opportunities withother industries covered by the OSIE, including life sciences, manufacturing,autonomous vehicles, energy, cybersecurity, and advanced computing. The partner support network for Marylandagriculture and other natural resources consists of an extensive range ofprivate businesses, government, academic and non-profit organizations that assistthe sector; the development of Commerce’s strategy is designed to complementpartners’ programs. Through therelationships established with these organizations, as well as internalcollaboration with departmental subject matter experts and regionalrepresentatives, Commerce will determine common obstacles to and opportunitiesfor continued sector expansion. This position will focus on statewide growth andthe incumbent will be familiar with specific challenges and opportunities inrural areas.

The selected candidate willpossess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to maintain effectiveworking relationships with high level public and private sector officials;knowledgeable of State’s agriculture industry and technology landscape; familiaritywith the Maryland state legislative process pertaining to agriculture programs,policies, regulations; excellent written and oral communication skills; abilityto handle multiple, concurrent, high priority projects. Proficiency with GoogleMail, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and/or other relevant software.

Statewide travel and attendanceat out of State conferences required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Bachelor’sdegree in Business, Sciences, Finance or related industry field froman accredited college or universityAND

Experience: Six (6) years’ experience in agricultureor related fields; industrial, business, or economic development; marketing,project management with four (4) of the years involving interacting with agriculture- related field in a business development or management role.

Notes:

1. Candidates maysubstitute additional business and technical experience in the agriculture orrelated field on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates maysubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer involving staff work related to the administration of rules,regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinatingunit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher rankingcommissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel isrequired.

Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle 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.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire as it is part of the application process.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions aboutthis recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at410-767-6300.You may also visit our website at:http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce

It ishighlypreferredthat you apply online. Please attach a resume along with thesupplemental questionnaire to your online application. If you are unableto apply online, you may submit the State paper application, resume, andsupplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to:anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of HumanResources

ATTN: MANAGER, AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS (#24-005014-0004)

World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10THFloor

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

As an E-Verify and EqualOpportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People withdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for theirservice to our country and encourage them to apply.

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