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ADMINISTRATOR III (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

ECONOMIC FINANCE SPECIALIST

Recruitment #24-006096-0010

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Economic Finance Specialist within the Office of Finance Programs’ Small Business Unit.  

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions that are part of the application process.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide 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

The incumbent will deliver the Department’s finance programs in support of the agency’s core mission - to create, attract, and retain businesses in the State. The position will evaluate prospects and projects to determine program eligibility and appropriate transaction structure; prepare a comprehensive written analysis and summary of a proposed transactions; present analysis and summary of transactions to the appropriate authority for approval; and coordinate the documentation, settlement and disbursement of the approved transactions.  This position provides ongoing monitoring of the transaction for performance, creditworthiness, and collection, if necessary; interacts with customers, industry, agency personnel, jurisdictions, and other State agencies.

The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; the ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of financial statements, business plans, financial and credit reports and conduct analysis as well as the ability to collect data, establish facts, and define problems. Must be able to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships and handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects and be familiar with business accounting and finance. 

Statewide travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, or related field.
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Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three (3) years of the experience must have involved commercial bank lending experience that includes; underwriting, analyzing project information, financial statements, projections, cash flow and credit analysis and reports, spreadsheets, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation. Equivalent education and experience will be accepted. 

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 from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field at a rate of 30 semester hours on a year-for-year basis for the 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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Describe in detail any job duties relating to the qualifications stated.  Please list, if applicable, process experience for each of the positions you held.

Experience in reading, analyzing,and interpreting a variety of financial statements, projections and collateral. 

Experience providing financing assistance to small, minority and woman-owned businesses.

Experience in conducting analysis, collecting data, and establishing facts.

Familiarity with business accounting and finance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail and/or other relevant programs.


LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel is required.

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 

 

 

 

BENEFITS

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 the Career Opening section . Please attach a resume along with the supplemental questionnaire to your online  application. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your State paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: ECONOMIC FINANCE SPECIALIST  (#24-006096-0010)
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.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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