ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II
Long Term Contractual
Recruitment #22-001756-0002
Department | DNR - Forest Service |
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Date Opened | 1/11/2022 12:24:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/25/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $35,560.00 - $56,949.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Crystal Wilson |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The
Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service (DNR Headquarters located in
Annapolis), is currently accepting applications for an Administrative
Specialist II. The main function of the position is to provide administrative
support to the Marylanders Plant Trees program as well as other urban forestry
programs. This support may include
periodic program updates, coupon reimbursements, tracking nursery partnership
support such as contract processing in addition to accounting inquiries,
photocopying, research, distribute reports, typing and filing. Other
position duties entail preparing misc. adjustments, processing bills for
payment, entering data into Excel spreadsheets, grant expenses reconciliations,
payroll record keeping and corporate card logs. The selected candidate will
also communicate regularly with the administrative support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient grammar,
writing, and mathematical skills.
Experience or
training using computer software applications, retrieving, and updating data, maintain
files, logs and other records.
Experience or
training with front desk duties such as answering telephones, routing calls, and
responding to visitor inquiries.
Proficient
communication skills with the general public, co-workers and supervisors.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
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 works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, 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 Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.