ABLE Program Coordinator

Work for the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office to educate people with disabilities to allow a method to save and invest for their future!

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 comprehensive customer support, review materials for aspects of the program, and track budget compliance. This position will assume full responsibility for the continued growth, coordination, monitoring and analysis of the Maryland ABLE Organizational Authorized Legal Representative (ALR).  This position will make recommendations to the Maryland ABLE Program Director based on the results of this development, coordination, monitoring, and analysis.

This position will use knowledge of plain language and accessibility, as well as critical writing and analysis skills, to assist the Maryland ABLE Program Director to develop the final products for the Maryland ABLE Program Annual Report, Quarterly and End of the Year Program reports, Annual Financial Audit Report, and the Program Disclosure Book, as well as any other marketing materials and publications for the Program. This position will serve as a representative of the Maryland ABLE Program at public events.

The Treasury Professional I classification is one level in a non-competitive promotion series, in which an employee may advance in grade and class level from intermediate to a full performance, Treasury Professional II through work experience and competency. 

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

Experience: Four 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 non-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.   

Two of the required years of experience must be in the field of disabilities, providing administrative functions in a disability agency/company, disability benefits, or direct experience with people with disabilities.

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience presenting in large groups or at events.
• Experience or knowledge of disability benefits such as social security.
• Knowledge of budget monitoring.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-site locations to attend promotional events. Employees assigned such duties will be required to drive or make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the central Maryland area.

Candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include credit and criminal history. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-site locations to attend promotional events. Employees assigned such duties will be required to make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the central Maryland area.

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)
• Ability to make your mark through public service and assist constituents with disabilities.
• 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) The State will match employee contributions of deferred supplemental retirement savings up to $600 per fiscal year. 
• 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 do not have access to a computer, 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, Human Resources Office, at 410-260-0935. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.