ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist I in the headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County). This position serves as the unit's statewide inventory coordinator for capital and sensitive inventory. This position is also responsible for purchasing and maintaining supplies and materials for park staff in the Annapolis office, and purchasing supplies in bulk orders for field staff. Duties include but are not limited to: adding inventory items to the state database; processing transfers of equipment to other state parks or other DNR agencies; processing disposals of equipment for trade-in or auction following state policies; reporting of missing or stolen inventory; maintaining accurate files and records of equipment awards, transfers and disposals; and assisting park staff with annual lost and found inventory.

This position is also responsible for acting as the unit's fleet coordinator, assists with the deposit of funds for parking citations, and may assist with the fulfillment of online sales of park passports and trail guides. This position makes recommendations concerning inventory needs and priorities and responds to inquiries from the public as well as park staff.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Notes:  

1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in administrative or professional work for the required education, at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

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 education.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

• Experience using the following office hardware/equipment: printers, personal computer, and copier.

• Experience using the following computer software: Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive.

• Experience dealing with customers/public in the following manners: telephone, e-mail, written correspondence, face to face contact.    

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered. Please include it on your application, if applicable.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.