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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

Internal to PSC Employees Only

Recruitment #18-002043-0446

Introduction

The Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland.  The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.

The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies.

The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service.

This recruitment is limited to state Employees currently working within the Maryland Public Service Commission

GRADE

12

 

LOCATION OF POSITION

William Donald Schafer Tower

Maryland Public Service Commission

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Administrative Specialist III is the advanced level of administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies. Employees are assigned administrative responsibilities involving the development of solutions and alternatives to administrative problems and the resolution of administrative issues.

POSITION DUTIES

Analyzes and interprets data, information and situations, and makes recommendations when data does not conform to established standards, policies or laws

Assists in the administration of an assigned program, the supervision of an operational unit within an agency and in the preparation of final reports and suggested recommendations for the improvement of the agency or its programs

Consults with program heads and administrative officials regarding policies, trends, and interpretation of data and program needs

Researches and compiles data, as directed

Prepares statistical tables, charts and repots, work-flow charts, staffing patterns, and organizational charts

Assists in the planning and implementation of new or revised programs, procedures, practices, and organizations

May provide assistant to a higher level administrator in the formulation and preparation of an agency's budget, or portions of the budget

May be responsible for a program

May supervise assigned technical and clerical personnel to include lower-level Administrative Specialist

Performs other related duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. 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 education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Two years of customer service experience

Two years of supervisory/managerial experience

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This recruitment is limited to State employees currently working within the Maryland Public Service Commission.

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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 West Preston Street

Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

As an 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.




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