Recreation and Parks Administrative Aide - Non-Merit

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

Regular schedule 34 hours per week. Plus, County benefits.

A vacancy for a Non-Merit Administrative Aide exists in the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks.

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

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

A referral list will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Please 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.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, performs comprehensive word processing, typing, and other clerical duties in support of an office.

Essential Job Duties

• Greets and directs clients and visitors
• 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, Microsoft Desktop Publishing, 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 preparation of personnel related documents and forms
• Operates office machinery, such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers

Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
Plus
At least one (1) year general clerical experience in a position that requires significant time spent creating and/or transcribing documents using word processing software, and extensive telephone and in person customer service interaction.

Additional education related to secretarial/word processing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, including filing systems
Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic
Knowledge of creating flyers and other marketing materials using Microsoft Publisher desktop publishing
Knowledge of word processing
Skill in the operation of office machines as listed in essential duties
Skill in the use of word processing software
Skill in responding to inquiries and handling routine complaints
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems
Ability to use automated office systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to type from plain copy at a rate of 40WPM

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Applicants meeting required qualifications as stated above may be scheduled for a written test to assess customer service skills; and a computer based test to assess competency in Typing, Windows file management, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.

Conditions of Employment

Positions may require working fixed shifts (Monday – Friday) or rotating shifts, which may include at least two weeknights, and may include weekends or holidays, when necessary.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The job duties of this position are essentially sedentary with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.

Positions are located in recreation community offices in parks or campuses and may be an isolated, secluded and/or solitary work environment.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.