ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Maryland Department of Planning provides guidance, analysis, outreach and support to ensure that all of the state’s natural resources, built environment and public assets are preserved and protected to achieve its goals for economic, community and environmental vitality.

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12 E. Baltimore Street

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for the diverse set of activities of the Planning Services and State Data & Analysis Center divisions. Planning Services consists of staff members whose functions are to develop and implement programs in support of the Governor’s mission empower Maryland to “Win the Decade” by investing in community resiliency and sustainability. Planning Services consists of two major groups, Planning Coordination and Planning Data and Research.

Job duties include providing general office support for the Planning Services Division. Work includes setting document templates, preparing mail merges for mailing, coordinating scheduling of Planning Service meetings, serving as primary liaison on purchase orders, setting up and coordinating onsite or off-site conference logistics, and attending meetings, workshops, and conferences, as needed, for support purposes.

Work also involves general data processing and reporting, editing web pages and providing specific support to Planning Services managers – Local Assistance and Training, Resource Conservation & Management, Infrastructure and Development, Planning Data and Research.

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

Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work. 

Notes:

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

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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

- Four years experience managing complex databases.     

- Four years experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

- Two years experience documenting, researching, and/or resolving website errors.

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.

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.

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

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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