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OFFICE MANAGER

ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #26-005171-0001

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Introduction

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

GRADE

17

This position offers a salary range of $70,743 - $99,889 initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $110,288.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Maryland Department of Health
300 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG, Maryland Department of Health (MDH), is seeking applicants for the position of Administrator II to serve as an Office Manager.  The MDH’s mission is to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. The MDH is a large, dynamic agency with a $21 billion budget in fiscal year 2026 and over 10,000 employees located at headquarters in Baltimore and throughout the State’s 24 local health departments.  The OAG MDH team includes 63 attorneys and 10 support professionals.   

Reporting directly to the Principal Counsel, this position oversees and manages the unit’s operational, administrative, and fiscal activities. The role is primarily responsible for ensuring efficient fiscal and administrative operations, providing attorneys and support staff with the necessary resources, equipment, and funding to perform their duties effectively.


POSITION DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the office’s budget, including preparation of annual and quarterly projections and approval of expenditures.
  • Manage the allocation of costs to appropriate units within the Maryland Department of Health.
  • Manage the use of the corporate purchasing card assigned to the OAG,including the preparation of the monthly reconciliations.
  • Manage vendor accounts supporting the operation of the unit.
  • Responsible for personnel management activities to include onboarding and offboarding of staff, oversight of timekeeping, leave usage, and reports.
  • Develop and implement technology plans and policies, including updating software and hardware and ensuring compliance.
  • Arrange for necessary training to meet technical advances.  
  • Monitor compliance with all mandatory training for unit employees.
  • Supervise 6 support professionals, including assignment of duties, management of schedules, and completion of performance reviews.
  • Coordinate various projects within the office, including annual data and physical inventories.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative or professional experience.  
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of prioritizing multiple tasks, and demonstrate initiative in identifying and solving problems as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. 

Substitutions:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.



DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Budget management and fiscal administration experience
• Supervisory experience in a legal or professional office setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor accounts supporting office operations
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft applications including Word and Excel

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet all the minimum and preferred qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position. 

It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to include all related education, experience, and service dates.  Please answer supplemental questions with complete answers. 
Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 
 
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. 

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies

BENEFITS


The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.maryland.gov.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@oag.maryland.gov  

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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