SERVICES SPECIALIST

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions, and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the State. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503, tawandal.jackson@maryland.gov. 

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking a detail-oriented applicant with excellent customer service skills and experience planning and coordinating general services functions in an office environment. Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as problem-solving skills, flexibility with the ability to work independently. The OPD Services Specialist will be responsible for providing timely, reliable execution of scheduled appointments and routes, collection and updates of fleet and facilities documentation and numerous and varied ad hoc assignments for the Facility Director and Chief Fiscal Officer. Professional and courteous demeanor in telephone and personal contact with the public, other state agencies and OPD staff and management; mutual respect in conflict resolution.

* Courier – Plan and coordinate mail/general courier services for all locations in and around Baltimore City, and statewide, as needed. 

* Fleet Safety Coordinator - Maintain WebFleet data; Collect and enter once a month mileage logs; Conduct semi-annual fleet safety inspections of state vehicles; Update and maintain assigned/pool driver documentation; Maintain OPD van and corresponding recordkeeping; Manages additional vehicle rentals, as needed. 

*Fixed Asset Management - Schedule, coordinate, transport and track delivery, relocation and redeployment of Fixed Assets for all sites throughout the State, including public storage; provide disassembly, reassembly and disposition services. 

* Serve as assistant to CFO and Facilities Director, regarding maintenance of facilities and office services reports, procurement and logistics for district offices; other duties as required by senior and district management. 

*Maintain important and confidential records, schedules, expense accounts and office supplies.

*Maintain Office Equipment. 

*Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience with lifting heavy items over 50 pounds, storage, disassembly, reassembling office furniture a plus.

Experience driving a E 150 cargo van.

Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Experience with customer service and planning and coordinating general office functions. 

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.