Introduction
The Special Project Coordinator performs a variety of functions within the Office of the Secretary. The position supports the work of the Legislative Director by assisting in the assignment and tracking of bills during the legislative session and tracks various types of reports to ensure timely completion. The position will be assigned varying special projects and will be expected to work independently. The position also handles a wide variety of administrative tasks for the Office of the Secretary and other divisions within the department.
The desired candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and prioritize and perform tasks on multiple projects.
This is a political special appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD
Main Purpose of Job
Performs duties related to the legislative session and provides support to various offices with the Department of Budget and Management by completing special projects. Handles administrative tasks as assigned.
POSITION DUTIES
Supports the Legislative Director by assisting in the assignment and tracking of bills during legislative session and ensures the timely submission of bill reviews and fiscal notes, as well as tracking reports to completion.
Completes special projects for the Office of the Secretary.
Performs administrative tasks including producing budget book materials, coordinating facilities management needs, scheduling meetings, and preparation of meeting and briefing materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the 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
The preferred candidate will possess the following:
• Experience providing support for a Legislative Director.
• Experience assigning and tracking legislative session bills, reviewing bills and fiscal notes and tracking reports.
• Experience preforming administrative tasks and special projects for the Office of the Secretary including producing budget book materials, coordinating facilities management needs, scheduling meetings, and preparation of meeting and briefing materials.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
