ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Environmental Health Program seeks a coordinator to support grant-funded activities, coordinate administrative tasks, and compile data for required reports at MDH, Somerset County Health Department, Westover.

The role assists the Environmental Health Director with administering grants and managing budgets; it is an emergency essential position with opportunities to work with Excel and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience.
• Substitutions: 30 college credits or US military service experience may apply for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for the Environmental Health Program to support grant-funded programs.
• Assist with administrative needs of grant-funded projects within the Environmental Health Program.
• Compile data and submit required reports.
• Assist Environmental Health Director with administering grant programs and managing grant budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate activities associated with the Environmental Health Program to support the administration of grant-funded programs. This position will assist with the administrative needs of grant-funded projects within the Environmental Health Program. This position will compile data and submit required reports. This position will assist the Environmental Health Director with administering grant programs and managing grant budgets. This position is emergency essential.

GRADE

STD0010

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Somerset County Health Department

Westover, MD 21871

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate activities associated with the Environmental Health Program to support the administration of grant-funded programs. This position will assist with the administrative needs of grant-funded projects within the Environmental Health Program. This position will compile data and submit required reports. This position will assist the Environmental Health Director with administering grant programs and managing grant budgets. This position is emergency essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six months of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• 1. Experience using spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• 2. Experience demonstrating attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• 3. Experience providing customer service by phone and in person.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail] .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.