ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland\r\nDepartment of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and\r\npreserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health\r\nof all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\n�\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment\r\nfor the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy,\r\nvibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. \r\nTo learn more about MDE�Click Here.\r\n�\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0010

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDE – Land and Materials Administration\r\nLead Poisoning Prevention Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrative Specialist I supports the Rental Registration unit by\r\nproviding compliance assistance to the regulated community, entering data, and\r\nprocessing registration transactions. The role includes daily communication\r\nwith the public through phone or email. The incumbent must interpret Maryland\r\nstatutes and regulations to evaluate compliance with the law. The incumbent may\r\nalso provide administrative support to the Lead Health Surveillance Unit. The\r\nsurveillance component of this position includes evaluation of medical lab\r\nreports for blood lead reference levels and notifying families and property\r\nowners of health risks. The incumbent may coordinate with health care workers\r\nand inspectors to refer patients for environmental investigations and case management.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position may involve the following working conditions:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Employees may conduct home visits and perform site visits to local health\r\n departments, residential homes with possible environmental hazards while being\r\n equipped with PPE.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Six months of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n2. 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 experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with commonly used software suites, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides; and Adobe PDF management software.\r\n Experience providing customer service, responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, explaining policies or procedures, and communicating with internal or external customers.\r\n Experience interpreting, applying, or explaining laws, regulations, policies, or procedures in support of a regulatory program, including reviewing documentation, ensuring compliance, or responding to regulatory inquiries.\r\n Experience tracking or analyzing financial data related to payment processing, budgeting, invoicing, or similar transaction data.\r\n Experience handling sensitive information such as private health data, customer banking information, or other personally identifiable information.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate. We will not consider the information submitted after this date.\r\nSuccessful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the\r\neligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed.� Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\n\r\n\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service.� This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may\r\ncall International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n�\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform\r\nand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.�\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail\r\nto:\r\n�\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker\r\nat 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n