ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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Anne Arundel County Department of Health

This position performs a variety of complex and independent duties for Central Services and Information Technology. Requires the ability to establish and maintain amiable relationships with other employees and the public. This position will receive, log calls and follow up for maintenance, repair orders and special requests for service at all facilities. This position will write correspondence, purchase office supplies, computer equipment and office equipment. This position will process incoming equipment, unpack, tag, collect paperwork, scan and enter data into appropriate inventories. This position will perform physical inventory of equipment at all facilities. This position will fill in at the Central Services Births and Death Certificates Office when needed. As projects are established this position will provide support to initiate, track and follow up to complete the project. Various other duties including handling mail, cross training with other Central Services staff members to cover in absences. Requires professionalism, ability to work independently, attention to detail, be organized and manage time well. The Central Services staff ensures that facilities, furniture, copiers, pool cars and phones are available and in good working order for employees and the public. The Information Technology staff ensures that network connectivity, hardware and software are available for employees. That is how these departments support the Department of Health's mission to preserve, protect and promote the health of all Anne Arundel County residents.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

The desired candidate for this should possess:

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.

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard on a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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