Administrator III (Special Appointment)

Introduction

The Maryland Departmentof Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of EconomicFinance Specialist within the Office of Finance Programs' Small BusinessUnit.��This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions that are part of the application process.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center- 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide finance program assistance to businesses and local jurisdictions, including a distinct focus on Small, Minority and Woman-Owned firms in support of the Department's economic development objectives.

POSITION DUTIES

The incumbent will deliver theDepartment's finance programs in support of the agency's core mission - tocreate, attract, and retain businesses in the State. The position�will evaluate prospects andprojects to determine program eligibility and appropriate transaction structure;prepare a comprehensive written analysis and summary of a proposed transactions;present analysis and summary of transactions to the appropriate authority forapproval; and coordinate the documentation, settlement and disbursement of theapproved transactions.� This positionprovides ongoing monitoring of the transaction for performance,creditworthiness, and collection, if necessary;�interactswith customers, industry, agency personnel, jurisdictions, and other Stateagencies.Theselected employee will possess excellent interpersonal, written and oralcommunication skills; the ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety offinancial statements, business plans, financial and credit reports and conductanalysis as well as the ability to collect data, establish facts, and defineproblems. Must be able to work withhigh level public and private sector officials and maintain effective workingrelationships and handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects andbe familiar with business accounting and finance.�Statewide travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Bachelor's degree from an accredited collegeor university in Business, Finance, or related field.AndExperience:Five (5) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.Three (3) years of the experience must have involved commercial bank lendingexperience that includes; underwriting, analyzing project information,financial statements, projections, cash flow and credit analysis and reports,spreadsheets, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation. Equivalenteducation and experience will be accepted.�Notes:�1.Additional experience�in administrative staff or professionalwork may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.2.Additional graduate level education from an accreditedcollege or university in business administration, finance, accounting,economics, or a closely related field at a rate of 30 semester hours on ayear-for-year basis for the experience.3.Candidatesmay substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer involving staff work related to the administration of rules,regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinatingunit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-rankingcommissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Describe in detail any job duties relating to the qualifications stated.� Please list, if applicable, process experience for each of the positions you held.Experience in reading, analyzing,and interpreting a variety of financial statements, projections and collateral.�Experience providing financing assistance to small,minority and woman-owned businesses.Experience in conducting analysis, collecting data, and establishing facts.Familiarity with business accounting and finance.Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail and/or other relevant programs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel isrequired.Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.����

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions aboutthis recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at410-767-6300.�You may also visit our website at:�http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerceIt is�highly preferred�thatyou apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review theCareerOpening section . Please attach a resume alongwith the supplemental questionnaire to your online �application.If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your State paper application, resume, andsupplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.govMaryland Department of Commerce- Office of HumanResourcesATTN: ECONOMIC FINANCE SPECIALIST� (#24-006096-0010)World Trade Center- 401 East Pratt Street, 10THFloorBaltimore, Maryland 21202��As an E-Verify and EqualOpportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People withdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.We thank our Veterans for theirservice to our country and encourage them to apply.TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay�1-800-735-2258