Administrative Specialist III

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50Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis Maryland 21401

This position provides project management and administrative support to MDAs Agriculture and Seafood Marketing programs ensuringeffective promotion of Marylandgrown and harvested products. By tracking key deadlines and compiling essential materials this role helps execute initiatives like Marylands Best International Marketingand the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Itplays a vital part in maintaining organized records assisting with marketing outreach and supporting grantadministration all of whichcontribute to MDAs mission of strengthening Marylands agricultural andseafood industries.

Additionally this position manages vendor relations formarketing materials overseeing sourcing pricing and production to ensure quality and timelydelivery. It also maintainsdigital assets campaign lists and communication tools while assisting in the creation of promotional content. Throughefficient coordination and organizational support this role enhances MDAsability to connect consumers with local producers expand market opportunities and sustain Marylands farming and seafood sectors.

Support MDAs Agriculture and Seafood Marketingprograms including:

Managing project timelines by gathering key dates milestones and deadlines from stakeholders. Plan and schedule project timelines while proactively driving and communicating deadlines to ensurecompliance.

Compile and organizemeeting notes as neededfor project teams. Provide administrative support to the Chief of Marketing and entire Marketing programstaff. Answer incoming calls to themain public line retrieve voicemails and direct constituents to appropriate staff.

Maintain project files receiveand distribute mail and assistwith meetings conferences and seminars. Prepare purchaseorders verify and process invoicesfor payment and maintain payment logs.

Obtain bids and prepare source documents for Marylands Best Seafood Marketing Specialty Crop BlockGrant Certified Local Farm EnterpriseProgram MFARM program and international marketing.

Maintain and update marketing assets contacts and campaignlists using Google Drive ConstantContact and other platforms. Assist in creatingmarketing materials including newsletters flyers and social mediaimages.

Support the grant administrator with organization creative inputand communication with grantees institutions and stakeholders.

All other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation froman accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalencycertificate.

Experience: Two years ofexperience performing administrative staff clerical clerical technical orsecretarial work.

Notes:

may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college oruniversity for each year of the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as anoncommissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use ofindependent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules andregulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a yearforyearbasis for the required experience.

**For educationobtained outside of the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationservice. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States pleasesubmit a detailed coursebycourse evaluation report from one of the evaluating members identified at Any job offer will be contingent on thecandidate providing an official evaluation for equivalency by a foreigncredential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may berequested prior to interview). **

Preference will be given toapplicantswho possess any of the following clear and specific information on your applicationregardingyour qualifications.

Experience providingadministrative support within a government agency.

Experience working in a positionthat requires exceptional organizational skills multitasking and timemanagement skills.

Experience with the use of Adobe InDesign.

Experience with Microsoft Office and GoogleSuites.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties whichrequire the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties willbe required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State ofMaryland.

Applicantswho meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in furtherevaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on youreducation training and experience as they relate to the requirements of it is essential that you provide complete andaccurate information on your candidates willbe ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similarpositions in this or other State agencies.

Pleasereport on all related education experience dates and hours indicate your college degree and major on your applicationif applicable.

Foreducation obtained outside of the U.S. you will be required to provide proofof the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credentialevaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the UnitedStates please submit a detailed coursebycourse evaluation report from oneof the U.S. equivalences evaluating members identified at Any job offer will be contingent on thecandidate providing an official evaluation for equivalency by a foreigncredential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may berequested prior to interview).

Completeapplications must be submitted by the closing submittedafter this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will notbe will not be accepted in lieu of a completedapplication.

The assessment mayconsist of a rating of your education training and experience related to therequirements of the is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your report on allexperience and education that is related to this position.

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process isSTRONGLY you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper applicationto:Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office Room 30450 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis MD 21401. All paper applicationsmust be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date no exception. (Postmarksnot accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online orpaper application.

If you are submitting additional information such as diplomas ortranscripts the preferred method is to upload them online with yourapplication. If you are unable to upload you may mail handdelivery orfax (HR Fax #.

For questions concerning this recruitment please contact: HumanResourcesor indicate Recruitment #on the subject line. TTY Users: callvia Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouragedto apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.