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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I - Operational Services Administration

CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-363

Introduction

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I - Operational Services Administration

This is a Contractual position with no benefits.

GRADE

10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Operational Services Administration

1800 Washington Blvd

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

This vacancy, located in the Operational Services Administration (OSA), provides advanced level administrative and fiscal support.  The incumbent of this position reports to the Executive Assistant and provides exceptional secretarial support to the Director and the Deputy Director of OSA as well as other OSA offices including Operational Services and Management, Office of Procurement and Contract Management, Office of Central Services, Office of Fiscal Services and the Office of Human Resources.  This position deals with the public and provides excellent customer service.  The selected candidate must be able to handle highly sensitive and confidential correspondence and have the ability to accurately proofread for accuracy,  punctuation, spelling, and grammar are correct.  Position is also accountable for various special projects requiring independent judgment and accuracy as well as management of confidential information.  Proficiency in Word and Excel is a must.  PLEASE NOTE: A skills assessment in the areas of Word, Excel and proofreading will be administered at the time of the interview. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: None

Note: 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Ø Experience dealing with the public and providing excellent customer service;

Ø Experience working for a higher-level Administrator, elected official, or Program Manager in a high-profile setting;

Ø Proficiency in Microsoft Office products;

Ø Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters as well as proofread for accuracy, punctuation, spelling and  grammar.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  A skills assessment in the areas of Word, Excel and proofreading will be administered at the time of the interview.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

SELECTION PROCESS

APPLICATIONS NOT IDENTIFYING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Please be sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this contractual recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. This office, with your written consent, will verify your prior applicable work experience.

BENEFITS

This is a Contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly encouraged that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Joanne Hobner, Manager, Employment and Benefits, Office of Human Resources, MDE
Reference Number: 14-999999-363
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

The MD State Application Form can be found online

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
EEO/AA

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