Secondary Employment
What is Secondary Employment?
Secondary employment includes paid employment with an entity and non-paid service involving a legal or ethical relationship with an entity such as service on a board of directors. Service under the Ethics Code includes the following situations:
• Paid employment with a for-profit or not-for-profit entity;
• Paid employment with a state or federal agency;
• Paid employment with an agency of another local government;
• Service as an elected official at the local or state level;
• Service on a state, federal, or local government board or commission with or without compensation; or
• Service on a for-profit or not-for-profit board or commission whether or not compensated.
Where do you find the link to complete a Secondary Employment Form?
You can visit our web portal here for applicable forms
How can you complete the Secondary Employment Form online?
You can click here to complete a Secondary Employment Form
How can you complete and transmit a PDF fillable Secondary Employment Form?
You can click here to complete a PDF fillable Secondary Employment Form and use the instructions on the document to transmit
Can I see a video of how to submit a Secondary Employment Form?
Yes, please click here to see a video of how to submit your Secondary Employment Form
What is the link to use to complete the Secondary Employment Form?
https://pgcgovtportal.force.com/oea/PGC_OEA_Login
What if I forgot my username to log in to the web portal?
Your username is your entire email address with .oea at the end
example: www.youremail@co.pg.md.us.oea
What if I forgot my password for the web portal and need to have it reset?
You can click on “forgot” password in the web portal or call OEA at 301-883-3445
How can you print the Secondary Employment Form?
You can click on printable preview at the top right corner of Secondary Employment Form in the web portal
Can you see the signature line for the Department Head’s approval signature when completing the form online?
No, you cannot see the signature line, only after you print the form
Who approves your Secondary Employment Form?
The Department Head or appropriate Supervisor in your Agency or respective County Board/Commission must approve, date, and sign your request for Secondary Employment Form
What do you do once your Department Head or Supervisor approves your Secondary Employment Form?
Scan the signed copy, add it as an attachment, and submit it to the Office of Ethics and Accountability here.
What happens once your completed Secondary Employment Form has been submitted to the Office of Ethics and Accountability?
The Office of Ethics Accountability, Legal Counsel, will review the Secondary Employment request(s) for any potential conflicts under the County Code of Ethics. You will be contacted if there are any issues or if certain conditions are required to avoid a potential conflict. You will be notified once the review is completed.
Can I request a review of the Office of Ethics and Accountability's determination?
Yes, you can request a review with the Board of Ethics and by calling 301-883-3445 or submitting a request for a Formal Advisory Opinion here.
What if you have questions regarding a Secondary Employment Form?
You may contact the Office of Ethics and Accountability by calling 301-883-3445