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Special Assistant; Administrator II

Job in Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21276, USA
Listing for: Maryland Public Service Commission
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Clerical, Government Administration
  • Government
    Government Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Assistant (ADMINISTRATOR II)

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

William Donald Schaefer Tower

19th Floor

6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as a Special Assistant to the Chief Public Utility Law Judge and performs functions that are necessary for the operation of the Public Utility Law Judge Division, including scheduling and legal support.

The Special Assistant performs a variety of complex administrative duties requiring a comprehensive knowledge of the agency’s regulations and procedures: emphasis is placed upon relieving the Public Utility Law Judges of operational details and drafting standard portions of rulings and proposed orders.

The Special Assistant will take on various support functions, drafting routing notices, drafting templates of rulings and proposed orders, and general tracking of cases and issues before the Commission, scheduling work, research, and information collection.

The Special Assistant will also likely work on sensitive and confidential projects requiring discretion and judgment in the release of information, and act as the representative/liaison of the Public Utility Law Judge’s office relative to other agencies, Technical Staff, and other Divisions.

This position requires discretion and judgment in all areas of work dealing with Commission personnel, elected officials, officials in public service companies, various organizations, and State agencies.

Finally, the position may be requested to back up other staff for the Public Utility Law Judge Division and perform other special duties or other duties as assigned by the Commission.

POSITION DUTIES

Substantive Support

Performs substantive support services for the Public Utility Law Judge Division including legal research and electronic filing.

Agenda Setting

Support the Public Utility Law Judge with tracking cases and issues.

Assists with scheduling using online application(s).

Other projects as needed.

Document Support

Assists with drafting/preparing/reviewing documents for distribution over the signature of the Public Utility Law Judge, Commissioners, or Executive Secretary. Assists with final document presentation.

Assists with drafting/preparing/reviewing routine documents for distribution over the signature of the Public Utility Law Judge, Commissioners, or Executive Secretary. Assists with final document presentation.

Other projects as needed.

Staff Support

Serves as a backup to other staff in the Public Utility Law Judge Division.

Special Projects and Other Assignments

Performs special projects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

  • Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  • 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.

    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.

    EXAMINATION

    PROCESS

    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.

    BENEFITS

    STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

    FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

    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 St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application…

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