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OFFICE CLERK I - CONTRACTUAL

Public Services Assistant

Recruitment #16-001374-0035

GRADE

6

LOCATION OF POSITION

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

10515 Mackall Road

St. Leonard, MD  20685

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Historical Trust, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, is seeking to hire a part-time, weekend contractual employee to assist the Public Services Coordinator in the Visitor Center and Show Barn Museum Shop. Responsibilities will include greeting and assisting visitors, responding to telephone inquiries, and cashier duties in the gift shop.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Six months experience performing clerical duties in an office environment.

Notes: 

1. Additional experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for the required experience.  

3. Six months clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or in Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

-High School Diploma

-Six Months Customer Service Experience

-Six Months Retail Experience

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date, postmarks will not be considered.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.   

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 resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provided complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608 Baltimore, MD  21201 RE: (Job Announcement #16-001374-0035)  

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay




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