Executive Assistant (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE : 12 / 31 / 2024

SALARY : $55,497.00 - $88,796.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

SUMARY OF POSITION

The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) is the designated lead agency for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and works to implement federal, state, and local policy and best practices in addition to administering and monitoring homeless services grants. MOHS administers approximately $48 million annually for programs that include street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), meal programs, and eviction prevention. Each year, through a network of partner providers, the homeless services program delivers housing and supportive services to over 25,000 individuals and families. More information can be found at : https : / / homeless.baltimorecity.gov /

Baltimore City's Mayor's Office of Homeless Services is seeking a dynamic professional for the Executive Assistant position. This position provides advice, staff assistance and administrative support to the Director of the agency. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities but may involve evening and weekend hours. This position reports to the Agency Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Agency Director and the Deputy Director in formulating and implementing administrative policies, practices, procedures and long-term goals for the agency.
• Performs confidential and special projects and researches and prepares reports and correspondence for the Agency Director's signature.
• Compiles organizational data to support the Agency Director in making organizational decisions.
• Directs and monitors the execution of decisions and policies of the Agency Director and interprets decisions and policies for subordinate agency staff.
• Works with Agency employees, government officials, customers, and community organizations to facilitate the exchange of information and sharing of ideas to improve the agency and the services offered to its clients.
• Investigates and resolves confidential or sensitive administrative problems, complaints and situations at the request of the Agency Director.
• Attends confidential administrative and operational meetings; organizes, coordinates and monitors the implementation of resultant actions, resolutions and administrative decisions.
• Assists high-level agency managers in the implementation and coordination of the administrative aspects of planning projects and programs as directed by superior.
• Exercises sound independent judgment in screening mail, telephone calls and visitors; decides what matters come to the superior's attention; provides information or answers to questions not requiring superior's attention.
• Represents the Director at public and governmental meetings; reports on meetings to the Director.
• Manage the procurement processes for the Agency's leadership team, tracking spending to support budgetary guidelines, and processing payroll for the leadership team.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience performing executive level administrative support work including two years working in a confidential environment.

This is a full-time permanent position with benefits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here :

https : / / humanresources.baltimorecity.gov / hr-divisions / benefits

Residency & Financial Disclosure :

This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City's Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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Salary : $55,497 - $88,796