Seasonal OFFICE CLERK Assistant

Introduction

Seasonal Office Clerk Assistant
2 positions available
16-40 hours/week (Weekends and Holidays)

March-December 2026 - Starting and ending dates are negotiable

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Western Region, is currently accepting applications for an Office Clerk Assistant position located at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Maryland. The incumbent will greet the public, open incoming mail, answer telephone calls, maintain routine statistical and numerical records requiring basic arithmetic computations using a computer, and perform other office-related duties. The selected candidate will be required to work weekends and/or holidays.

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

• Experience:
  
  None

Notes:

• Knowledge of English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and basic arithmetic;
• Ability to learn to perform clerical tasks and basic office procedures;
• Ability to learn to operate office equipment;
• Ability to learn to update and maintain files, logs and other records;
• Ability to learn to screen and respond to telephone inquiries and questions from visitors;
• Ability to understand and follow instructions;
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations;
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers and others.

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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

* Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:
Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management p ; ATTN:
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