Introduction
The Maryland Departmentof Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for a parttime contractual TravelInformation Aide I position within the Office of Tourism Development for the I95 North Welcome Center.
The incumbent will work 40 hours Biweekly 20 hours per week).
GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position is location at the Interstate 95 Northbound (North of Baltimore MD) between Exits 35 & 38 (Mile Marker 37 near Savage Maryland (Howard County).
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 the traveling public aboutMaryland attractions accommodations recreational facilities services anddestinations; inform travelers about current events and activities; read mapsand give specific directions to Maryland destinations as well as provideassistance in reaching destinations. Inventory and supply management may berequired; this may include lifting bulk packaging and operation of stockroomequipment 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: Ahigh school diploma or aState GED certificate
AND
Experience: Two 2 years of experience working in publicinformation in a tourismrelated industry (e.g. accommodations campgroundstravel development agency information center guide service customer servicehospitality etc..
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
Candidates should be able to relate to the public ina friendly and competent manner; and must be able to interpret highway must be able to work weekends since the center is open 7 days perweek yearround. Knowledge of Marylandhistory geography and tourist attractions is required. Candidates must becomputer literate and also be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50pounds.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants must be willing to accept parttime contractual employment at 20 hours per week 40 hours biweekly).
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you read the job annuncement 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 may also visit our website at: 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: TRAVELINFORMATION AIDE I I95 NORTH #
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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