TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I - SOUTH MOUNTAIN WELCOME CENTERS
East & West PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL
Recruitment #20-008998-0021
Department | COMM - Div of Tourism Film & Arts - Tourism Dev |
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Date Opened | 11/10/2020 09:30:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 1/21/2021 4:00:00 PM |
Salary | $12.37/hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
|
HR Analyst | Beth Richard |
Work Location |
Frederick
|
Introduction
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have:
Education:
Applicants must possess 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
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
SELECTION PROCESS
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 – South Mountain 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.