ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This position is responsible for providing direct assistance and customer service to internal and external clients at the MD Police and Correctional Training Commissions’ Public Safety Education and Training Center (PSETC). This position functions as a general Guest Services Specialist and has the responsibility of assisting the Guest Services Unit and other operational units with day-to-day support functions. Primary functions will be managed within the Guest Services Unit by performing reception desk functions, conducting security screening of visitors, preparing weekly activity schedules, generating work orders, conducting facility inspections and inventory and planning for upcoming special event needs through preparation of work orders and coordination of logistics between units.
 
Position Duties:

• Provides face-to-face customer service to all guests and staff at the PSETC.
• Performs daily receptionist duties, responding to inquiries made in-person and via telephone or email.
• Provides administrative support to the Guest Services Administrator, including review of reservation requests for new guests and preparation of billing statements.
• Orders office and janitorial supplies to maintain operational inventory for the front desk, work rooms and other units as necessary.
• Inspects classrooms and residence hall rooms for occupancy
• Updates residence hall notebooks and other related informational documents for overnight guests.
• Produce PSETC signs and facility directions for distribution.
• Print and assemble a large volume of manuals and materials for training units.
• Assist with administrative functions related to overnight guest stay, including ordering supplies, printing labels and guest information, preparation of check-in packets.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience:   Four years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Two years of professional experience providing face-to-face customer service as the first point of contact with a business in the fields of hospitality, education or government operations.

2. Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer processing, including the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience with conducting physical inventory and ordering supplies

• Experience printing and using print shop equipment, and the assembly of detailed manuals, programs or various hard copy training materials.

• Experience with Nitevision software or similar property management housing software

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

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension