ABLE Expert

This recruitment is limited to current regular employees of the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office, Maryland 529 division, ABLE unit.

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80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

The ABLE Department provides people with disabilities a method to save and invest without jeopardizing means tested benefits and is responsible for educating people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders in the disability community about the eligibility criteria, enrollment, and account management process for Maryland ABLE accounts. All programs under Maryland 529 are overseen by the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office. This position will help support the mission of the Maryland ABLE program to promote program growth, provide outreach activities and materials, and strategic development for marketing the Maryland ABLE Program. This position serves as a subject matter expert for the Maryland ABLE program. This knowledge provides the skills to plan and implement the Maryland ABLE program's outreach and communication (publications, social media) efforts as well as supervise contractual staff who support these outreach efforts. The position also assists the Maryland ABLE Director in monitoring national ABLE program development, regulatory changes, current program performance, and planning and implementing new outreach projects.

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

Experience: Seven years of experience in business administration, office management, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute education from an accredited college or university or nationally recognized industry certification program, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures
• Experiencing reviewing and editing fiscal contracts in a legal or title company setting
• Experience with inventory management and expenses reimbursement an operational setting
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations within the State of Maryland
• Regulatory compliance experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and/or Excel

This recruitment is limited to current regular employees of the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office, Maryland 529 division, ABLE unit.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. 

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND? 

 

• Job stability and pinnacle experience (we are a Constitutional Office)
• Work-life balance
• Ability to make your mark through public service
• Predictable hours and hybrid teleworking schedules
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457) with $600 State match per fiscal year!
• Free parking
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union
• Direct Deposit

Job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to https://jobapscloud.com/MD/ to apply. Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application.

Electronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you are unable to submit an application, you may send a copy of your resume by email to hr@treasurer.state.md.us or fax to 410-260-4090.

 

Any questions regarding this recruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer’s Office, Personnel Office, at 410-260-7093.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

 

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