Recreation and Parks Office Assistant - Nature and Environmental Centers - Non-Merit

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for an Office Assistant for the Nature and Environmental Centers.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Regular

Schedule:

34 hours per week. Plus, County benefits.

This position may require working fixed shifts (Monday-Friday) or rotating shifts, which may include at least two weeknights and weekends or holidays as needed.

Location
Nature and Environmental Centers
9831 Van Buren Lane, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

This is an in-person position responsible for staffing a public-facing front desk and is not eligible for any regular telework.

Greets and directs clients and visitors to the Nature and Environmental Center. Provides courteous, helpful assistance to visitors and staff.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from this list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, performs comprehensive word processing, typing, and other clerical duties in support of the Nature and Environmental Center Region of the Parks Division.

• Answers and routes incoming calls from the Recreation and Parks main phone line.
• Manages incoming mail and packages by sorting and directing to appropriate recipients.
• Accepts and logs deposits from various Recreation and Parks sites.
• Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding department programs and policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail.
• Uses automated office systems, such as email, calendar/scheduling, and word processing computer software to prepare a variety of flyers, letters, memos, meeting schedules, and other material from draft or specific instructions.
• Creates, duplicates, and distributes flyers, letters, memos, and other documents.
• Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records.
• Assists with registration of programs and/or special events.
• Assists in the preparation of personnel-related documents and forms.
• Operates office machinery, such as computers, photocopiers, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers.

Creates and maintains office spreadsheets, databases, and logs to track data using Microsoft Excel. Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;

Plus
One year of typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.

Additional experience as described in the essential…