Admin Spec III

The Maryland Office of People's Counsel (OPC) seeks well-organized, customer service oriented applicants with good time management skills to join our mission-driven team as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, this position will work directly with our team of attorneys to support OPC’s work to advocate for the economic interests of the State's residential consumers of public utility services such as electricity and natural gas, considering the State’s climate and environmental policies. As a State agency, OPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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6 St. Paul Street, Suite 2102, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Serve as a legal Administrative Assistant to seven to eight Assistant People’s Counsels and two Deputy People’s Counsels, as needed. Provide administrative support to the People’s Counsel, the Director of Consumer Assistance, and the Chief Operating Officer, as needed. This position has responsibility to support the operations of a hybrid telework office as a member of the “Administrative Team” that ensures coverage of critical in-office functions on a scheduled basis. This position requires the incumbent to provide excellent internal and external customer service, in support of OPC’s mission to work on behalf of Maryland’s residential customers to advocate for utility performance at the lowest reasonable cost, consistent with State environmental and economic policies, through effective advocacy, education, and creative problem-solving.

The position provides litigation support for OPC’s team of attorneys, with responsibilities that include creating and maintaining electronic case folders; preparing administrative letters and other correspondence; finalizing briefs and expert testimony for submission to the Public Service Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the courts; and preparing printed materials required by attorneys for hearings and presentations. This position supports the operations of a hybrid telework office as a member of the “Administrative Team” that ensures coverage of critical in-office functions on a scheduled basis, including greeting and directing office visitors, and logging incoming mail and packages.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.  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 (including the supplemental questions) regarding your qualifications. Proficiency with Google Suite applications and Microsoft Office Suite.

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

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, Maryland  21201 Recruitment # 24=005557-0001 The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay