Office Manager

Introduction

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

GRADE

14 This position offers a salary range of $58,428 - $82,155, with potential for advancement up to $90,709 over time based on longevity and increased responsibilities. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, equity, and available budget, and will not exceed $82,155.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General Department of Natural Resources 580 Taylor Ave Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) provides legal support to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in its mission to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance the State’s natural resources. The DNR legal team advises, represents, and defends the DNR across a wide range of matters, including land acquisition for conservation and recreation, management of state forests, parks, and wildlife, regulation of commercial and recreational fishing and hunting, oversight of aquaculture and endangered species protection, vessel licensing and excise tax collection, enforcement of environmental and natural resource laws, and support to affiliated entities such as the Natural Resources Police, Maryland Environmental Trust, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and the Critical Area Commission. The unit is comprised of the Principal Counsel, Deputy Principal Counsel, Supervising Senior Attorney for Real Estate and Transactions, ten Assistant Attorneys General, a Paralegal, and this Administrative Officer position.

POSITION DUTIES

The DNR is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Officer to serve as the Office Manager for the DNR legal unit. Reporting directly to the Principal Counsel, this role is responsible for overseeing general office administration and managing the unit’s fiscal operations. Key responsibilities include: Developing and monitoring the unit’s annual budget Preparing and submitting monthly budget reports to the Principal Counsel Processing invoices, expense reimbursements, and other fiscal transactions in accordance with state procedures In addition to fiscal duties, the Administrative Officer will support legal operations by drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents related to litigation and transactional matters, conducting legal research, and assembling case files and exhibit binders as needed. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the legal office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.� Experience: Three years of experience managing the day-to-day administrative duties of a law office; working with budgets and paying invoices; processing human resources transactions; providing administrative and paralegal support to attorneys. Applicants shall have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented and be able to work at a consistently high volume. Experience with Adobe Pro and either Microsoft Office or Google Suite is required. Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for each year for up to two years of the required experience.�

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have: Familiarity with Smartsheet fiscal system, or a similar fiscal system, and Familiarity with Budget management.�

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�� Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Please include start/end dates and detailed job duties for each work experience. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year.� Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.state.md.us or fax to 443-681-1062.� �TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@oag.state.md.us.�� The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.

Salary : $58,428 - $82,155