ADMINISTRATOR IV

Introduction

The Maryland Tax Court,\r\nan independent State agency in the Executive branch, provides the highest\r\nadministrative level for local tax-related appeals. The Court’s mission is to\r\nprovide an independent forum�servicing all state taxpayers for the\r\neffective, fair, and efficient hearing and resolution of\r\ntax�controversies.��\r\n�\r\nThis is a Special\r\nAppointment position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.\r\n

GRADE

19 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 West Preston\r\nStreet, 15th Floor, Suite 1513\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Clerk of the Maryland Tax Court works with the Clerk to provide counsel, constituent assistance, case management, and operational administrative management as assigned or in the absence of the Clerk. The Deputy will work closely with the Clerk of the Court, Tax Court Judges, the Maryland State Legislature, court staff members, and litigants. The Deputy Clerk is responsible for fiscal accounting, court management, administrative law, state and local tax law.

POSITION DUTIES

The Deputy Clerk must be familiar with state and local tax law, understand the Rules and Procedures of the�Courts of Maryland, and be available to attend Tax Court hearings as needed.�\r\n�\r\nStrong organizational ability and attention to detail are required to record proceedings, schedule�appeals, maintain calendar deadlines, issue subpoenas, and assign cases.\r\n�\r\nThis position�prepares the annual budget for approval by the Clerk and the Chief Judge and testifies before�the General Assembly at budget hearings.�\r\n�\r\nGood interpersonal skills are necessary to maintain effective working relationships with�representatives of the public, news media, and other government agencies.\r\n�\r\nA high level of information technology acumen and a willingness to learn tax law and court procedures will be necessary.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:\r\n�\r\n�A Juris Doctor degree\r\nfrom an accredited university\r\n�\r\nExperience: \r\n�\r\n1 year of work experience in legal or\r\naccounting work \r\n�\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3\r\nyears’ work experience in State of Maryland administrative agency procedures,\r\nregulations, and practices.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nor\r\n\r\n\r\n�2 years’ work experience in MD State and local tax law\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that\r\nyou provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet\r\nthe qualifications for this recruitment. �Successful candidates will be ranked as Best\r\nQualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible\r\n(employment) list for at least one year.\r\n�\r\nThe examination will\r\nconsist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on\r\nyour application and as they relate to the requirements of the\r\nposition.�You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.\r\nThe supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.\r\nTherefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information\r\non your application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of\r\nthe equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential\r\nevaluation service is required prior to hire.\r\n

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.\r\nHowever, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application and\r\nsupplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�Department of Budget and Management,\r\nRecruitment and�Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD\r\n21201.�Paper application materials must be received in our office�by\r\nthe�closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.\r\nFor questions\r\nregarding this recruitment, please contact the�DBM Recruitment\r\nand�Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov�or 410-767-4850,�MD TTY Relay\r\nService 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our\r\ncountry.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual\r\ncandidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State's diversity.\r\n

Salary : $67,802 - $105,072