PPI Associate (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III)
Policy, Public Works & Investment
Recruitment #26-002247-0010
| Department | COMP Offices of PPI, OPC, and GA 001 |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 2/20/2026 11:00:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 3/6/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $62,220.00 - $65,799.00/year with the potential to grow to $96,790.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | David Brown |
| Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
| Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, Maryland
POSITION DUTIES
The PPI Associate provides research, programmatic, and administrative support to the five units within the Policy, Public Work, Investment (PPI) division: Board of Public Works, Policy Research, Climate, Small Business/Community Development, and Investment/Pension. Research assistance includes literature reviews; data entry, cleaning, and analysis; and quality assurance and editing for reports, including policy research reports and mandated programmatic reports. Programmatic assistance includes drafting and editing internal and external documents, including newsletters, memos, and presentations. Administrative support includes meeting and event preparation, including Board of Public Works meetings, Comptroller Advisory Council meetings, and roundtables and conferences. Tasks include preparing materials, taking notes and identifying next steps/follow-up, and assisting with meeting RSVPs and setup. The PPI Associate is a highly motivated
and organized self-starter and multi-tasker who works in a fast-paced and
exciting environment, balancing a range of projects and essential duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
NOTES:
- Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of relevant experience, including internships.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
- First and Last Name
- Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
- The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008 please contact the director of EEO & Fair Practices Operations at 667-262-2777, or at fairpractices@marylandtaxes.gov, or amoreland@marylandtaxes.gov for additional information.
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