DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

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45 Calvert Street

The Deputy Chief of Staff coordinates and advances the work of the Office of the Secretary. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the executive team and work closely with the various DBM divisions. The position ensures the seamless management of strategies in planning, communications, and maintains effective partnerships across State government. The position serves as a trusted adviser and represents Executive Leadership in delegated projects and initiatives designed to achieve the Moore-Miller Administration’s priorities and objectives. This is a special appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The position is located at 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD, but may work a hybrid telework schedule.

Assists DBM leadership and senior DBM staff in the establishment of strategic and operational goals.  Develops and implements processes, standards, and operational plans to assist in meeting strategic and operational goals.

 

Coordinates and assists in the preparation of pre-decisional briefing materials and documents, public testimony, and correspondence.

 

Represents the Chief of Staff and Executive Leadership in meetings and participates on ad hoc committees and works collaboratively with DBM and external agency staff on a variety of initiatives.

Six years of professional work experience, including demonstrated project management experience;

or

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience.

Strong organizational skills.

Project management skills.

Familiarity with the legislative process on a national, state, or local level.

Ability to thoroughly identify, research, analyze, and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a high-intensity setting.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and prioritize and perform complex tasks on multiple projects.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, MD 21201.  Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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