GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary
100 S. Charles Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
To provide skilled technical and statistical support to the Quarterly Census of
Employment and Wage (QCEW) Program and to ensure that all QCEW requirements based on our Federal /State Cooperative Agreement are met. This program consists of two (2) parts: one it produces a comprehensive statistical tabulation of employment and wage information for workers covered by the Maryland Unemployment Insurance (UI) law and the employment compensation for federal workers (UCFE) and two, it produces an Annual Refiling Survey which updates the employer database in regard to mailing address, physical location(s) such as where employees
work and the employer business’ activity. The products from the QCEW program provide users with a profile of Maryland economy that is used by both private and public sectors.
POSITION DUTIES
Candidate will use independent judgment, technical training and experience,
analyzing, and editing Quarterly Unemployment Reports sent by employers to the Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Tax Department. Candidate will explain in detail the economic statistical data in response
to BLS edits, questions and any priorities given by BLS Regional Office, National Office and the QCEW
Program supervisor. Candidate will verify reported data, edit and estimate missing data elements.
Candidate will participate in the Annual Refiling Survey (ARS) to obtain the most accurate information
from employers operating their business within the State of Maryland. Candidate will review Annual
Refiling Survey (ARS) forms and update employer’s information as a result of this review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
2. 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
1. Six (6) months of experience with data collection procedures or information-processing skills.
2. Three (3) years of strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other database systems.
3. Experience with economic and statistical data reporting, editing, and internet skills.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the division of
Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as
a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an
impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the
qualifications for this recruitment. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE
SELECTION PROCESS. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing
date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum
and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select
those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however, the application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you are unable to apply online, or if you are having difficulty with your login or password, please contact the Help Desk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.
If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to: brittany.small@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to:
DOL Office of Administration
Attn: Brittany Small 24-002711-0047
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258.
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Department of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
