Introduction
The Maryland Department ofCommerce is seeking qualified applicants for a fulltime Travel InformationAide Supervisor position within the Office of Tourism Development. Thisposition is located at the Sideling Hill Welcome Center. This position will work hours per week Thursday through Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
9
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position is located atthe Sideling Hill Welcome Center at 3000 Sideling Hill Mile Marker 74 HancockMaryland 21750 in Washington County.
Main Purpose of Job
The primary function of this position is to supervise Travel Information Aides who provide travel information to Maryland visitors and to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the welcome center.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties include assistingtravelers with tourism information directions hotel accommodationsitineraries and emergency situations; supervising the dissemination ofinformation to the traveling public: training providing reports and settingup familiarization tours; keeping records of tours filing schedules andordering literature and support with tourism development unit projects. Thesupervisor will also attend hospitality and training sessions supervisorsmeetings and travel around Maryland on familiarization tours in order to keepinformed about Maryland attractions accommodations recreational facilitiesservices and destinations; manage stakeholder outreach projects as assigned; support maximizing opportunities and leveraging partnership goals for various tourism initiatives. Some state travel.
Candidates should beable to relate to the public in a friendly and competent manner; and must beable to interpret highway maps. Applicants must be able to work the designatedschedule. Knowledge of Maryland history geography and tourist attractions isrequired. Candidates must be computer literate and also be able to frequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work Thursday through Monday yearround from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicantsmust possess:
Education: A high school diploma or a State GED certificate
AND
Experience: Three 3)three years of experience working in public information in a tourismrelatedindustry (e.g. accommodations campgrounds travel development agencyinformation center guide service customer service hospitality etc..
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
SelectiveQualification (required): One 1 year of experience involving management of aprogram and/orsupervisingstaff.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants must be willing to accept employment in Hancock Maryland wich is approximately 103 miles 1 hour and 48 minutes) from the Baltimore Metro Area.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates may beassigned duties which require the operation of an automobile in such instancesthe employee will be required to possess a valid and appropriate operatorslicense.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must meet the minimum AND selective qualifications to be considered. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualification for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about thisrecruitment please contact the Department of Commerce may also visit our website at: ishighly preferredthatyou apply online at review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume. Ifyou are unable to apply online please submit your State application and resume (by the closing date)to:
Maryland Department of Commerce Officeof Human Resources
ATTN: TRAVELINFORMATION AIDE SUPERVISOR Sideling Hill Welcome Center
The World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street10TH Floor
Baltimore Maryland 21202
As an EVerify and Equal Opportunity EmployerMaryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our countryand encourage them to apply.
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