Introduction
Work for the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office toeducate people with disabilities to allow a method to save and invest for theirfuture!
The ABLE Department providespeople with disabilities a method to save and invest without jeopardizing meanstested benefits and is responsible for educating people with disabilities,their families, and other stakeholders in the disability community about theeligibility criteria, enrollment, and account management process for MarylandABLE accounts. All programs under Maryland 529 are overseen by the MarylandState Treasurer’s Office.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
217 E Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position will help supportthe mission of the Maryland ABLE program to promote program growth, providecomprehensive customer support, review materials for aspects of the program,and track budget compliance. This position will assume full responsibility forthe continued growth, coordination, monitoring and analysis of the MarylandABLE Organizational Authorized Legal Representative (ALR). This position will make recommendations tothe Maryland ABLE Program Director based on the results of this development,coordination, monitoring, and analysis.
This position will use knowledgeof plain language and accessibility, as well as critical writing and analysisskills, to assist the Maryland ABLE Program Director to develop the finalproducts for the Maryland ABLE Program Annual Report, Quarterly and End of theYear Program reports, Annual Financial Audit Report, and the Program DisclosureBook, as well as any other marketing materials and publications for theProgram. This position will serve as a representative of the Maryland ABLEProgram at public events.
The Treasury Professional Iclassification is one level in a non-competitive promotion series, in which anemployee may advance in grade and class level from intermediate to a fullperformance, Treasury Professional II through work experience and competency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience in business administration, office management, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education from an accredited college or university or nationally recognized industry certification program, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Two of the requiredyears of experience must be in the field of disabilities, providingadministrative functions in a disability agency/company, disability benefits,or direct experience with people with disabilities.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Experience presenting in large groups or at events.
- Experience or knowledge of disability benefits such as social security.
- Knowledge of budget monitoring.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-sitelocations to attend promotional events. Employees assigned such duties will berequired to drive or make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the centralMaryland area.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates will be subject toa background investigation to include credit and criminal history.Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-sitelocations to attend promotional events. Employees assigned such duties will berequired to make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the centralMaryland area.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum and selectivequalifications will be admitted to examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BESTQUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED and placed on the employment(eligible) list for one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consistof a rating of your education, training, and experience related to therequirements of the position. You may berequired to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based onyour application. Therefore, it is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your application. Reportall experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND?
- Job stability and pinnacle experience (we are a Constitutional Office)
- Ability to make your mark through public service and assist constituents with disabilities.
- Hybrid teleworking schedules
- Paid holidays 12-13 per year
- Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
- State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
- Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457) The State will match employee contributions of deferred supplemental retirement savings up to $600 per fiscal year.
- Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
- Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
- State Employees Credit Union
- Direct Deposit
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Job opportunities within theMaryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the StatewideRecruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to https://jobapscloud.com/MD/ to apply.Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application. Electronicapplication is strongly preferred; however, if you do not have access to acomputer, you may send a copy of your resume by email tohr@treasurer.state.md.us or fax to 410-260-4090.
Any questions regarding this recruitment or therecruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer’s Office, HumanResources Office, at 410-260-0935.As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
