TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I - I-95 SOUTH WELCOME CENTER *REPOST*
CONTRACTUAL HOURLY
Recruitment #19-008998-0005
Department | COMM - Div of Tourism Film & Arts - Tourism Dev |
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Date Opened | 2/15/2019 4:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/2/2019 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $12.07/hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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HR Analyst | Michelle Martin |
Work Location |
Howard
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Introduction
This recruitment has been reopened. If you applied previously, you do not need to reapply.
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for two (2) part-time contractual Travel Information Aide I positions within the Office of Tourism Development.
The incumbents will work 32 hours bi-weekly (16 hours per week).
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Individuals will inform the traveling public about Maryland attractions, accommodations, recreational facilities, services and destinations; inform travelers about current events and activities; read maps and give specific directions to Maryland destinations, as well as provide assistance in reaching destinations. Inventory and supply management may be required: this may include lifting bulk packaging and operation of stock room equipment such as a hand truck.
The Welcome Center is open daily, 7 days per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess:
Education: A high school diploma or a State GED certificate
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in public information in a tourism-related industry (e.g., accommodations, campgrounds, travel development agency, information center, guide service, customer service, hospitality, etc.).
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.
You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce
It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:
Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I – I 95 S Welcome Center
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
As an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.