Introduction
TheMaryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for a parttimecontractual Travel Information Aide I position within the Office of TourismDevelopment for the I95 South Welcome Center.
Theposition is located at the Interstate 95 Southboundbetween Exits 38 & 35 (Mile Marker 37 near Savage Maryland (Howard Co).
The incumbent will work 32 hours Biweekly 16 hours per week).
GRADE
8
Main Purpose of Job
The primary function of the position will be to provide travel and historical information to Maryland visitors.
POSITION DUTIES
Individual will inform thetraveling public about Maryland attractions accommodations recreationalfacilities services and destinations; inform travelers about current eventsand activities; read maps and give specific directions to Marylanddestinations as well as provide assistance in reaching destinations. Inventoryand supply management may be required; this may include lifting bulk packagingand operation of stock room equipment such as a hand truck.
The Welcome Center is opened daily 7 days per week from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A high schooldiploma or a State GED certificate
AND
Experience: Two 2 years of experience working inpublic information in a tourismrelated industry (e.g. accommodationscampgrounds travel development agency information center guide servicecustomer service hospitality etc..
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
Candidatesshould be able to relate to the public in a friendly and competent manner; andmust be able to interpret highway maps. Applicants must be able to workweekends since the center is open 7 days per week yearround. Knowledgeof Maryland history geography and tourist attractions is required. Candidatesmust be computer literate and also be able to frequently lift and/or move up to50 pounds.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants must be willing to accept parttime contractual employment at 16 hours per week 32 hours biweekly).
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment and 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 will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about thisrecruitment please contact the Department of Commerce at.
You may also visit our website at:
It ishighly preferredthatyou apply online at review Career Openings section.If unable to apply online please submit your state application/resume to:
Maryland Department of Commerce Officeof Human Resources
ATTN: TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I I95 SOUTH #
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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