SPECIAL ASSISTANT (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III) Office of the Comptroller

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

This is a Special Appointment position . The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

Maryland’s Comptroller Brooke Lierman is building her Executive Office team. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the agency and work at the center of the action, in a fast-paced office that embraces creative ideas and innovation.

This position provides administrative support to the Executive Office of the Comptroller. A large portion of this position’s responsibilities will consist of responding to telephone and email inquiries received by the Office of the Comptroller and the other half will be supporting the Office of Equity and Transformation (OET) with administrative support for the scheduling, coordinating and preparing for meetings, research, maintaining workplans, compiling reports, and other administrative functions.

Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Four years of administrative experience.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute a bachelors’ degree from an accredited, four-year college or university for the required experience.
• For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at www.naces.org/members.html .

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a team

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Work locations include the Annapolis and Baltimore offices as well as providing support for the district offices as needed.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

• First and Last Name
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
• The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email [email protected] at The Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected] .

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

Please contact Vicki Fisher at [email protected] if you need reasonable accommodations.