ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal

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Tawes State Office Complex, Annapolis Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual (12-month) Administrative Specialist I in the headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County). This position serves as a member of the unit's customer service team and responds daily to internal and external customer inquiries. Duties include but are not limited to: manages multi-line phone system; provides information to the public via telephone, mail and e-mail; coordinates daily mail distribution to Maryland Park Service headquarters staff and field staff; manages daily fulfillment of Maryland Park Service products including State Park and Trail Passports, Golden Age Passes, Youth Group Passes and trail guides. This position will also assist the unit's inventory coordinator with the deposit of funds for parking citations and state park products. This position makes recommendations concerning inventory needs and priorities and responds to inquiries from the public as well as park staff.

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

Experience: None.

Notes:  

1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in administrative or professional work for the required education, at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies  on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

1. One year of experience using the following office hardware/equipment: printers, personal computer, and copier.

2. One year of experience using the following computer software: Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive.

3. One year of experience dealing with customers/public in the following manners: telephone, e-mail, written correspondence, face to face contact.

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 you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education related to this position. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).

Please complete the attached supplemental questionnaire.

Contractual employees who work 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.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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