Administrative Specialist III

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Administrative Specialist III position within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. As a member of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Team, you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental converge, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), participation in the State pension plan, supplemental retirement options, and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. A resume may be attached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process. GRADE 12 LOCATION OF POSITION 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 POSITION DUTIES The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for the executive director, and the members of the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers (appointed by the Governor). The administrative duties require: independent judgement and actions concerning applications for licensing, and auditing of continuing education for licensees from the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers, and the Maryland Board of Foresters. In addition, this position completes deposits for all three boards listed above, as well as Secondhand Precious Metal Objects Dealers and Pawnbrokers.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current Maryland Department of Labor employee
Experience the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Prepares
Experience AS400
Experience working with Professional Licensing

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains files relating to the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers registrants, as well as being the main point of contact for the Board
Conducts audits of continuing education certificates for Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers, and Maryland Board of Foresters
Answer, and respond as appropriate, to telephone, emails, and in-person requests for information regarding all aspects of the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers, Maryland Board of Foresters and assisting with the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy and Secondhand Precious Metal Objects Dealers and Pawnbrokers.
Accurately enters information and updates on the computer AS400.
Records and preparers minutes at meetings for the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers.
Completes deposits for Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers, Maryland Board of Foresters, Secondhand Precious Metal Objects Dealers and Pawnbrokers