administrative officer ii

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting\r
applications from qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Officer II. This\r
skilled position serves as a Paralegal for the Department of Labor.�Administrative Officer II is administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies.\r

GRADE

14\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201\r

Main Purpose of Job

Conducts research, interprets and analyzes Maryland Real Estate Law, Title 17, in order to prepare legal documents, such as investigation requests, panel review of documentation for determination by Commissioners for possible violations, legal contracts, and court records if applicable.\r
-Reviews all documents in the complaint files, to determine if, under the law or regulation, the complaints have merit for allegations of violations.\r
-Reviews files to determine if the complaint should be dismissed for legal insufficiency or sent for investigation. Reviews complaints and prepares documents for the Commission panel member, in order to review the complaint for determination of violations or dismissals.\r
-Conducts limited investigations of complaints assigned by Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director.\r

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position includes but are not limited to:\r
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Reviews all documents and determines if the case has legal merit and if it does, prepares complaint for assignment to an investigator. The paralegal cites specific violations of the law and prepares a written explanation to the investigator to act as a guide for the investigation process. This includes all communications to parties named in the complaint, attorney, Attorney General's Office, licensees, consumers, Commission members and other REC staff.�\r
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Prepares written documents for the Executive Director's signature, such as dismissal letters, cover letters on documents from the Attorney General's staff, Commissioners and consumers. Includes any legal documents and preparations for hearings on the complaints relating to pre�-charge and written decisions from Administrative Law Judges. Also prepares Consent Agreements, Notices of intended agency action and negotiates settlements between licensees, the consumers and the Department. The individual makes recommended decisions as to disciplinary actions to REC Commissioners, based on the facts of the case and the past history of the licensee coupled with the seriousness of the offense.\r
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r
Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work. \r
Notes:\r
1. Candidates may substitute 30�credit hours from an accredited college or university for�one�year of the required experience.\r
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree�from a college or university for the required experience.\r
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included�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.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r
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Certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies\r
Experience in a paralegal role.�\r
Experience with spreadsheet management and data tracking.\r
Experience with Microsoft office, Adobe Pro, and Google suites.\r
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

SELECTION PROCESS

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.\r
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION\r
PROCESS.\r
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required\r
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and\r
received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be\r
considered.\r
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:\r
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an\r
approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to\r
hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of\r
Delaware, Inc or World Education Services Inc \r
or �\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online\r
application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online,\r
or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may\r
submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name,\r
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation\r
to ensure timely processing.\r
The paper\r
application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date\r
for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms\r
will not be accepted.\r
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r
Completed\r
applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed\r
to:\r
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Department of Labor\r
Office of Human Resources \r
Attn: Jasmine\r
Hubbard��� \r
1100 N. Eutaw\r
Street, Rm. 101\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r
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For additional\r
information, please contact Jasmine Hubbard at or via email \r
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The MD State\r
Application Form can be found online\r
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Department of Labor\r
is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor that\r
all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities,\r
services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age,\r
national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual\r
orientation, disability or veteran status.\r