State of Maryland

A Services Specialist is the full performance level of work directing one or more general services functions such as but not limited to:  building, housekeeping, groundskeeping services; risk management; fleet management; forms management; mail/courier services; inventory, purchasing and supplies; clerical services; receptionist/switchboard; records management; reproduction services; security service; space allocations; and telecommunications for State departments, agencies or facilities.  Employees in this classification may supervise the work of clerical, skilled or semi-skilled employees.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a designated administrator.  Employees in this classification may be assigned day, evening or night shifts which may include weekends and holidays.

Positions in this classification are evaluated using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

Plans, coordinates and directs one or more general services functions, such as, but not limited to: building, housekeeping, groundskeeping services; risk management; fleet management; forms management; mail/courier services; inventory, purchasing and supplies; clerical services; receptionist/switchboard; records management; reproduction services; security service; space allocations; and telecommunications;

Inspects assigned areas to ensure work is performed in accordance with instructions and that any adjustments that may be necessary are made;

Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility;

Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to supplies, necessary repairs and equipment;

Estimates needs and requisitions supplies and equipment;

May supervise the work of clerical, skilled or semi-skilled employees performing various general services activities;

May serve as an assistant to an Agency Buyer responsible for agency or facility procurement services;

Performs other related duties.

Class Descriptions are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies.  Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Class Descriptions provide information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work, General Requirements and Acknowledgements.  The Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.

Employees in this classification are eligible to receive overtime compensation.  An employee who works more than the normal workweek is entitled to be compensated for that overtime, as provided by the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 8-305.