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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

Payroll Officer

Recruitment #23-003235-0061

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Introduction

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) serves as one of the largest revenue sources for the State of Maryland, supporting important state programs and services including education, public health and safety, human resources and the environment. In addition to generating revenue from the sale of lottery products, the MLGCA is also responsible for the oversight of the state’s casino gaming program, providing direction and guidance to its casino partners on financial, security, regulatory and licensing procedures for the facilities. The Agency also regulates Sports Wagering, Daily Fantasy Sports and Electronic Bingo, as well as Instant Ticket Lottery Machines, which are located at almost 90 Veteran’s posts. Gaming in Maryland is a dynamic and growing business that operates around the clock, 365 days of the year. 

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Montgomery Park Business Center
1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 330
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Main Purpose of Job

Administrative Officer II 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 may supervise professional, technical or clerical staff. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a higher-level administrator or management official. Position allocation within the Administrative Officer series is determined on the basis of relative job evaluation among similarly functioning positions. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received.

POSITION DUTIES

The MLGCA Payroll Officer will be primarily responsible for processing time and gross payroll for over 300 Regular and contractual employees. This position will navigate through the automated Workday system to audit, investigate, analyze and resolve MLGCA employees’ payroll and leave issues. This position will also audit and adjust time sheets and interpret reports to ensure correct pay to employees, while meeting all deadlines and time constraints for Workday and Central Payroll Bureau. In addition, the Payroll Officer will be required to practice with a high degree of confidentiality due to the exposure of (PII) personal identifying information, personal health benefit information, medical documentation, disciplinary actions, payroll information, as well as retirement information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

  • 2 years of Timekeeping and Payroll experience
  • 2 years of Workday experience
  • 2 years of Microsoft Excel experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications of this recruitment.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants will be rated based on their description of job duties and responsibilities. Applicants should be thorough in completing this requirement.  The online application process is strongly advised.  If the online process is not available to you, you may complete and submit a paper application or direct any questions to:

 

Bavan Smith, HR Officer I

1800 Washington Blvd. Ste. 330

Baltimore, MD 21230

bavan.smith@maryland.gov 

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We Thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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