EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE I

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301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

This position will provide administrative support to the Executive and Deputy Directors of the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB) who oversee and support agency efforts in providing personnel services to State employees and retirees. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work independently and have the ability to interact and communicate with a strong degree of judgment and discretion.  The ideal candidate also should have outstanding written and oral communication skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.  A solution oriented and positive “can do” attitude is a must.   Some examples of work include, but are not limited to:  

Composing routine and complex correspondence for the Executive Director, as well as assembling, compiling and summarizing data into a concise form and preparing reports utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel, as necessary;  

Finalizing outgoing correspondence regarding personnel issues for the Governor’s Office, acting as intermediary for the Executive Director in maintaining contact with professional staff, union officials, public executives, other State employees, and members of the public;  

Maintaining the Executive and Deputy Directors’ calendars in Google and scheduling meetings;  

Leading and advising other clerical staff in OPSB units as appropriate; and  

Maintaining the Executive Office’s paper and electronic files and records.  

This is a political special appointment position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.  

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

Experience: Two years performing administrative or secretarial work in support of a management-level.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gmail.

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

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.     

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If on-line application process is not available, you may submit a paper application, supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St.,

Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201  

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850  

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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