TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I - I-95 SOUTH WELCOME CENTER
CONTRACTUAL HOURLY
Recruitment #22-008998-0086
Department | COMM - Div of Tourism Film & Arts - Tourism Dev |
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Date Opened | 1/4/2023 09:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 1/18/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $15.45 /hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
|
HR Analyst | Quiana Blake |
Work Location |
Howard
|
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 40 hours bi-weekly (20 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
Candidates should be able to relate to the public in a
friendly and competent manner; and must be able to interpret highway maps.
Applicants must be able to work weekends since the center is open 7 days per
week, year-round. Knowledge of Maryland
history, geography and tourist attractions is required. Candidates must be
computer literate and also be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants must be willing to accept part-time employment at 20 hours per week (40 hours bi-weekly).
SELECTION PROCESS
Please read the job announcement in its entirety before
applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications
to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please make sure that you provide sufficient
information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for
this recruitment.
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.