ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services. You must meet both the Minimum and Selective Qualifications to be eligible.

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Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Family Investment Business Exchange
1510 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202

The primary function of this position is to provide a proficient level of job development, marketing, employment placement/referral, consultation, and administrative type of services for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, its customers, the Baltimore City business community, the Baltimore City non-profit organizations, and the Baltimore City community at large. This position is specifically responsible for employment services provided to the clients of the TANF program; therefore, the position is representative of that population. This position also provides services to people with criminal backgrounds (formerly incarcerated/ or convicted) as they make the transition back into the workforce community.

This position also provides Federal bonding for its customers. Each individual coordinator assesses each assigned person's employability and skill level and develops an Individual Employment Plan based on the assessment and discussion with the job seeker.

Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include any computer software that you used in the positions you held.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

IF YOU ARE SUBSTITUTING EXPERIENCE FOR THE REQUIRED EDUCATION, PLEASE CLEARLY SPECIFY YOUR ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE YEAR FOR YEAR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT.

FOR EDUCATION OBTAINED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF THE EQUIVALENT AMERICAN EDUCATION AS DETERMINED BY A CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICE. THIS EVALUATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISAPPROVAL.

ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE MUST HAVE BEEN IN A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (IF YOU ARE NOT USING EDUCATION TO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXERIENCE).

Applicants must meet the Selective Qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

LIMITED TO APPLICANTS WILLING TO WORK IN BALTIMORE CITY.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is relevant to this position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.   

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, the paper application may be submitted to:

DHR Examination Services Unit
311 W Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov : Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.   Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.