Administrative Assistant

Interview and Hire Announcement

State Highway Administration

Administrative Assistant(Administrative Assistant I)

Grade 8 (4836) SP#24-87-02

The State Highway Administration (SHA) District 7 is currently recruitingfor anAdministrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant I) in Frederick and Carroll Counties. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.

If you indicate veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of work:
This position provides administrative and professional assistance to the Resident Maintenance Engineer, Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer, Office Manager, Team Leaders, and the employees assigned to the maintenance facility. The incumbent is responsible for applying a large variety of policies and procedures, payroll, computerized system requirements - FMIS, EORS to accomplish their daily work. In addition, this position provides support and assistance with stock room, inventory management and procurement. This classification is subject to call-in during off-hours in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in secretarial or clerical work involving typing or stenographic duties.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute additional secretarial or clerical experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Applicants may substitute an Associate of Arts degree with a major in Secretarial Science from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience.
3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.None.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 3/7/2024 Employment Type: Full Time