Assistant Director of Licensing (REPOST)

The Maryland Department of Labor's Financial Regulation department is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Licensing (Administrative Officer III Supervisor) within Financial Regulation. Administrative Officer III Supervisor is administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies.

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100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

This position functions as the Assistant Director of Licensing for the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) and is part of OFR's Financial Services Licensing and Supervision Division. The Assistant Director of Licensing assists in overseeing and managing the licensing and registration of non-depository financial service providers, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations. These non-depository financial institutions include mortgage lenders, mortgage loan originators, consumer lenders, installment lenders, sales finance companies, debt management companies, debt settlement companies, money transmitters, check cashers, debt collection agencies, consumer credit reporting agencies, credit services business companies, and other non-depository financial companies (collectively, 'Financial Services Companies'). This position plays a key role in policy development, process improvement, and team leadership to maintain an efficient and transparent licensing process. The Assistant Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including licensees, industry representatives, and legal counsel, to support the agency's regulatory mission. The Assistant Director also serves as a point of contact on licensing issues with the Conference of State Bank Supervision (CSBS) American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulations (AARMR), Money Transmitter Association (MTRA), National Association of Consumer Credit Administration (NACCA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Additionally, the Assistant Director serves as the secondary account administrator for the National Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), a centralized online database and registry used by state regulators to manage and maintain the licensing and registration of Financial Services Companies. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Licensing. The Assistant Director consults with and makes recommendations to the Director on licensing issues that may need additional regulatory or administrative action, as well as related procedures and policy matters. The Assistant Director of Licensing is a supervisor position that may, in management's discretion, work remotely in accordance with the Agency's telework policies.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

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:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures  

Experience preparing and presenting reports or recommendations clearly and concisely

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the processes of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

This position is for current Maryland Department of Labor: Financial Regulation employees only.

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.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

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. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

 

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

 

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

 

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:  

 

Maryland Department of Labor/ Office of Administration

Attn: Jasmine Hubbard 25-002709-0010

100 S. Charles Street, 5^th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201  

 

For additional information, please contact Jasmine Hubbard at 410-767-2627 or via email Jasmine.Hubbard1@maryland.gov

 

The MD State Application Form can be found online  

 

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.