Seasonal Office Clerk Assistant

IntroductionTwo positions available\n16-40 hours / week (Weekends and Holidays)\n\nMarch-December 2025\nStarting and ending dates are negotiable\n\nGRADE9998\nLOCATION OF POSITIONWestern Region - Green Ridge State Forest; Flintstone, MD\nMain Purpose of JobThe Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service / Western Region, is currently accepting applications for an Office Clerk Assistant position located at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Maryland. The incumbent will greet the public, open incoming mail, answer telephone calls, maintain routine statistical and numerical records requiring basic arithmetic computations, using a computer, and perform other office related duties. The selected candidate will be required to work weekends and / or holidays.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation : \tCompletion of the eighth grade.\nExperience : \tNone\n\n\nNote : \t\n\n\n Experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\n\n\nDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n Knowledge of English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and basic arithmetic.\n Ability to learn to perform clerical tasks and basis office procedures.\n Ability to learn to operate office equipment.\n Ability to learn to update and maintain files, logs and other records.\n Ability to learn to screen and respond to telephone inquiries and questions from visitors.\n Ability to understand and follow instructions.\n Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.\n Ability to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers and others.\n\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS\nPersons in this position may be assignedduties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned suchduties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\n\nSELECTION PROCESSApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.\n\n\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\nFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to : Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\n\n\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\n\n\nIf 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 atApplication.Help@maryland.gov; ATTN : Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.\n\n\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano atAdriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.\n\n\nPlease provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4 : 30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.\n\n\nTTY Users : call via Maryland Relay\n\n\nCandidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n