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Special Assistant, Innovation and Impact

ADMINISTRATOR IV

Recruitment #24-007735-0005

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Introduction

The Special Assistant is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor. The successful candidate will possess the core competencies, skills, and passion to provide effective support to a Deputy Chief of Staff.

To apply, please submit your resume to Sophie Bergmann at sophie.bergmann@maryland.gov by the deadline, Friday, July 12 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Special Assistant, Innovation and Impact

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Special Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality support to a Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) so that they are able to effectively oversee their portfolio of work. This role will be particularly focused on the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact and building out cross-sector partnerships.

Responsibilities:
  • Leading on the planning, coordination, and implementation of special projects, initiatives, briefs, and events that fall within the DCOS’s portfolio  
  • Leading on the preparation of briefing or meeting materials for the DCOS  
  • Managing the engagement of the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact, such as meeting cadence, agendas, and Council-wide communications  
  • Working across sectors to develop new public-private partnerships  
  • Working closely with policy advisors and the DCOS’s executive assistant to ensure coordination across the office 
  • Collaborating with the Governor’s front office on items of high priority across the portfolio  
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders both within and outside state government, including other government officials, agency heads, staff members, and external partners  
  • Assisting with questions, needs, and concerns – both internally and externally – by handling, delegating, or escalating for DCOS attention  
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have demonstrated many or preferably all of the following:
  • Experience supporting the work of one or more senior level executives 
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to multitask  
  • Experience meeting multiple deadlines – both short- and long-term – prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively  
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement in the deputies' office operations and implementing appropriate solutions  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Stellar attention to detail  
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

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

To apply, please submit your resume to Sophie Bergmann at sophie.bergmann@maryland.gov by the deadline, Friday, July 12 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Special Assistant, Innovation and Impact

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.



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