Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time contractual position of Finance Specialist I within the Office of Finance Programs’ Small Business Unit. Incumbent will work 24 hours per week (48 hours bi-weekly).
GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position provides finance program assistance to businesses and local jurisdictions, including a distinct focus on Small, Minority, and Woman-Owned firms in support of the Department’s economic development objectives.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will evaluate prospects and
projects to determine program eligibility and appropriate transaction
structure; prepare a comprehensive written analysis and summary of a proposed
transaction which includes financial
statements, projections, cash flow statements, spread sheets, credit reports,
collateral evaluations, and other relevant information to determine appropriate
incentive and structure; present analysis and summary of transaction to appropriate
authority for approval; and coordinate the documentation, settlement and disbursement
of the approved transaction; provide ongoing monitoring of the transaction for performance,
creditworthiness, and collection, if necessary. Individual will interact with
customers, industry, other Department personnel, jurisdictions, and other State
agencies to facilitate the gathering of project information.
The selected
employee will possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to work with
high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working
relationships and handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects.
Some statewide travel is
required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three years of this experience must have
involved commercial banking, underwriting, credit analysis, or related
experience.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted 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 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Familiarity with business accounting and finance.
Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, projections and
collateral.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Suite for Windows including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Google Mail
and/or other relevant software.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application, answer the supplemental questionnaire, and attach your resume 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.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you
have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of
Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce
It
is highly preferred that
you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers
- review Career Openings
section. Please attach a resume to your online application and the completed supplemental questionnaire. If you are unable to apply online, you may
submit the State paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume (by closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov
Maryland
Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: FINANCE
SPECIALIST I
World
Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
As an E-Verify and 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 and encourage them to apply.
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