RHTP ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Administrative Specialist III) (Full-Time Contractual)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this Administrative Specialist III position is to support the Executive Direction department by performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Position Duties

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and correspondence.
• Manage files and records, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility.
• Coordinate meetings and events, preparing agendas and distributing materials.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, scanning, and filing.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial record-keeping.
• Support departmental initiatives and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.
• 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.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• No specific desired or preferred qualifications are listed.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• No specific licenses, registrations, or certifications are required for this position.

Selection Process

• Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
• The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
• It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
• Please clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.
• For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

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.
• 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 at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Further Instructions

• Online applications are highly recommended.
• If you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.
• Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
• If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.
• If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689.
• Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.
• All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment

• For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

Additional Information

• We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
• People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

• Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
• View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Apply via Paper Application.