ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Kent County Health Department

Children's Dental Health Program

125 S. Lynchburg Street

Chestertown, MD  21620

The Contractual Administrative Specialist I is the intermediate level of administrative work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies.  The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance for the school-based and community Children's Dental Health Program.  The incumbent will provide administrative support by maintaining the dental software program by performing data entry, billing, collecting, compiling data for required reports, managing inventory of assets and supplies, monitoring critical level of stocks, sourcing for suppliers and submitting invoices.  The employee will also prepare business correspondence, letters, and fliers, assist with equipment inventory and storage, monitor the monthly budget printout, schedule and coordinate meetings, events and other similar activities.  This is a part-time contractual position working primarily day shift Monday-Friday but may require working occasional evenings as needed.

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.

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.

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. 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. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a part-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. 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.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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