State of Maryland Job Openings
We appreciate that you are considering opportunities to serve your community and the State. The job opportunities below provide vital support to Maryland residents, including critical services such as public safety, health care, and education.
The State of Maryland also provides its employees with strong benefits, including health coverage, retirement benefits, ample leave time, reduced child care costs, among many others. Many positions are also eligible for telework.
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In response to the FY26 Budget, Governor Moore announced a hiring freeze for the Executive Branch of the State of Maryland. As such, the State is temporarily pausing recruitment efforts for most positions.
However, certain classifications -- e.g. in public safety -- are exempted from the hiring freeze and so are still actively being recruited for. Applications for these roles are encouraged and you may see the complete list of those active recruitments below. Thank you for your continued interest in opportunities with the State of Maryland.
Federal Workers Hiring Initiative
The Moore-Miller Administration remains committed to making it possible for public servants who raised their hand to serve our country to stay in Maryland. Federal workers have years of expertise and knowledge that are an asset to our state. As part of this initiative, critical and hard-to-fill job areas will be opened for a streamlined hiring process. Below are current active recruitments within the initiative:
Financial Systems Analyst. Please see the job announcement for more information and how to apply here.
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Current Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of PROCUREMENT (Procurement Manager III)
25-003008-0002 |
Anne Arundel |
DGS Office of State Procurement | $111,484 - $173,775/ year(based on agency authority, qualifications & State salary rules) | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-000624-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $97,972.00/ year - $105,674.00/ year (with potential growth up to $152,528.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES CHIEF **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-002148-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $111,484.00/ year - $120,261.00/ year (with potential growth up to $173,775.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Mental Health Professional Counselor I **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-004357-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $80,541.00/ year - $86,972.00/ year (with potential growth up to $125,564.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Alcohol & Drug Trainee ***REPOST*** (PSCS A/ D Supervised Counselor Provisional)
25-004704-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $51,580.00/ year - $55,473.00/ year (with potential growth up to $79,673.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| A/ D Certified Associate Counselor ***REPOST*** (Statewide)
25-004707-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $66,314.00/ year - $71,525.00/ year (with potential growth up to $103,309.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Social Worker I, Criminal Justice (STATEWIDE)
25-004713-0003 |
Statewide | DPSCS-DPP Support Headquarters | $70,743.00 - $110,288.00/ year | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Assistant State Underwater Archaeologist (ADMINISTRATOR II)
26-002587-0011 |
Anne Arundel |
MDP Preservation Services | n/a | Friday, March 13, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER I (STATEWIDE)
25-000501-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $40,369.00 - $50,956.00/ year with potential growth to $61,905.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER II (STATEWIDE)
25-000502-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $42,893.00 - $54,223.00/ year with potential growth to $65,893.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-000503-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00/ year $54,098.00/ year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST I (STATEWIDE)
25-000683-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00/ year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST III LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-000691-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $51,580.00 - $65,482.00/ year with potential growth to $79,673.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR I (STATEWIDE)
25-003254-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $62,220.00 - $79,522.00/ year with potential growth to $96,790.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST IV (STATEWIDE)
25-003547-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $54,886.00 - $69,848.00/ year with potential growth to $84,995.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER TRAINEE (STATEWIDE)
25-004507-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $51,580.00/ year - $79,673.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER II (STATEWIDE)
25-004509-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $58,428.00 - $74,528.00/ year with growth potential up to $90,709.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAINEE
25-004572-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (STATEWIDE)
25-004573-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $48,486.00 - $61,464.00, with growth potential up to $74,722.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST, LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-004575-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $54,886.00 -$69,848.00/ year with growth potential up to $84,995.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR (STATEWIDE)
25-004576-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $62,220.00 - $79,522.00/ year with potential growth to $96,790.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Call Center Representative (REVENUE EXAMINER I) (Compliance Division)
26-000123-0001 |
Anne Arundel Baltimore City |
COMP Compliance Division | $48,486.00 with the potential to grow up to $74,722.00 | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY LEVEL)
26-004124-0001 |
Anne Arundel Baltimore City |
DGS Maryland Capitol Police | $37,237/ year progressing to $71,342/ year after completion of Police Academy and Field Training | Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| POLICE OFFICER II
26-004126-0001 |
Anne Arundel Baltimore City |
DGS Maryland Capitol Police | $71,932 - $97,265/ year (based on agency authority, qualifications and State salary rules) | Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Operations Administrator (Administrator I)
26-002586-0005 |
Anne Arundel |
Treasury - Maryland 529 | $66,314.00 - $103,309.00/ year | Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Workday Administrator - IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST SUPV (Information Technology Division)
26-004489-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP Controller IT Services | $97,972.00 - $125,317.00/ year with the potential to grow to $152,528.00/ year over time | Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Supervising Attorney: District VII - Annapolis District Court (ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SUPERVISOR)
26-005357-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
OPD District Operations | Starting at $121,603.00(Grade:23 Step 13) | Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Assistant Public Defender: Mental Health Division (Assistant Public Defender I & II)
26-005431-0003 |
Anne Arundel |
OPD Involuntary Institutionalization Services | APD I starting at $87,620(Grade 20:step 6) APD II starting at $97,190 (Grade 21:step 8) | Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CONTRACT MANAGER (ADMINISTRATOR III) (Office of State Financial Innovation)
26-002588-0010 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP CITS | $75,475.00 to $78,396.00 with the potential to grow to $117,737.00 over time. | Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES SPECIALIST I (Technical Support Analyst)
26-004408-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
OPD General Administration | $62,220.00 - $96,790.00/ year | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I (Central Payroll Bureau)
26-002711-0005 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP Central Payroll Bureau | $54,886.00 - $69,848.00/ year with the potential to grow up to $84,995.00/ year over time | Monday, February 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PAROLE AND PROBATON INTAKE REVIEWER
26-001139-0001 |
Statewide | DPSCS DPP West Region | $42,893.00 - $65,893.00/ year | Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| IT PROGRAMMER ANALYST, LEAD/ ADVANCED
26-004471-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
DNR - Information Technology Service | $85,963.00 - $133,951.00/ year | Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN II **REPOST** (CLINICAL TECHNICIAN SUPPORT)
25-003617-0004 |
Anne Arundel |
MDH Local Health - Anne Arundel County | $42,893.00 - $54,223.00/ year, with potential growth to $65,893.00/ year | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Amended Team Supervisor (REVENUE SPECIALIST II) (Revenue Administration Division)
26-001948-0002 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP Revenue Administration A | $62,220.00 - $78,027.00/ year with the potential to grow up to $96,790.00/ year | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Ongoing Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORKER I, HEALTH SERVICES ***
12-001991-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $66,314.00 - $103,309.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER II, HEALTH SERVICES ***
12-001992-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $70,743.00 - $110,288.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II
12-004216-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $80,541.00 - $125,564.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I
12-004246-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $54,886.00 - $84,995.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II
12-004247-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $58,428.00 - $90,709.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CASEWORK SPECIALIST, FAMILY SERVICES
12-004511-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $61,744/ year with potential growth up to $87,186.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER I, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004512-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $74,290.00/ year with potential growth up to $99,297.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER II, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004513-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $79,271.00/ year with potential growth up to $106,004.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004514-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $94,887.00/ year with potential growth up to $113,165.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR
12-004558-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $70,185.00/ year with potential growth up to $99,297.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE
18-002428-0004 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $62,220.00 - $96,790.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL GRADUATE, MDH
18-009280-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $219,587.00 - $353,273.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL, MDH
18-009281-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $263,503.00 - $480,447.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR, MDH
18-009282-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $288,598.00 - $501,645.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE TRAINEE
20-004001-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $42,893.00 - $65,893.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT I
20-004002-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $42,056.00 - $66,759.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT II
20-004003-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $48,486.00 - $74,722.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| REGISTERED NURSE
20-004284-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $80,541.00 - $125,564.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP CADET
22-005218-0001 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $38,011 - $58,191/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PAROLE AND PROBATION AGENT I (STATEWIDE)
24-000674-0012 |
Statewide | DPSCS DPP West Region | $54,886.00 - $84,995.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electronics (Statewide)
24-001405-0001 |
Statewide | DPSCS-Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP Emergency Dispatcher Trn
24-003784-0001 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $44,534.00 - $70,751.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical (Statewide)
24-004050-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Maintenance Mechanic (Statewide)
24-004052-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Plumbing (Statewide)
24-004056-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Refrigeration Mechanic (Statewide)
24-004057-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| ASSISTANT WARDEN
25-005278-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $89,913.00 - $145,151.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP TROOPER CANDIDATE
25-005911-0002 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $59,346.00 while in the Academy / $69,360 upon graduation | Open / Continuous | Status |
Contractual Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Advisor
26-005479-0004 |
Anne Arundel Baltimore City |
DGS Office of State Procurement | $46.97- $73.13/ HR (based on agency authority, qualifications and State salary rules) | Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (Background Investigator)
26-003235-0003 |
Anne Arundel |
DNR - Natural Resource Police - Field Operations | $28.01 - $43.49/ hour | Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Current State Employees
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT (Environmental Compliance and Safety Officer (ECSO))
25-004083-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $68,966.00 - $107,442.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
Internship Opportunities
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Technical Assistant (IT)
26-005302-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
Archives | $17.15 - $20.05/ per hour | Friday, March 6, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Archival Intern
26-005302-0002 |
Anne Arundel |
Archives | $17.15 - $20.05/ per hour | Friday, March 6, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Commercial Fisheries Harvest Reporting Intern)
26-005734-0008 |
Anne Arundel |
DNR - Fisheries Service | Volunteer - Unpaid | Monday, March 2, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Unpaid) (PlanktoScope Project Intern )
26-005734-0006 |
Anne Arundel |
DNR - Resource Assessment - Tidewater | Volunteer - Unpaid | Monday, February 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Unpaid) (Scientific Coding Intern)
26-005734-0007 |
Anne Arundel |
DNR - Resource Assessment - Tidewater | Volunteer - Unpaid | Monday, February 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Seasonal Positions
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Season Temps - Mail Opening, Data Verification, Scanning (Revenue Administration Division)
26-005361-0001 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP Revenue Administration A | $16.00/ hour | Open / Continuous | Status |
| Tax Season Temp - Returns Review, Corrections & Processing (Revenue Administration Division)
26-005361-0002 |
Anne Arundel |
COMP Revenue Administration A | $17.00/ hour | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SEASONAL HOURLY (Water Quality & Biological Monitoring Field Technician)
26-002293-0007 |
Anne Arundel Garrett |
DNR - Resource Assessment - Tidewater | $19.36/ hour | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
