Operations Assistant I - Department of Planning

POSTING DATE: 04/02/2025

SALARY RANGE: $49,344.00 - $78,904.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DEFINITION

Operations Assistant I/II/III encompasses professional and analytical work involving the practical application of management principles and techniques to improve operational activities.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

                                                                    AND
EXPERIENCE: Have 6 months of experience supporting an operations or administrative functions is preferred.

                                                                     OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of English usage.
• Basic knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data.
• Basic knowledge of basic analytical principles and techniques.
• Ability to prepare and present basic reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain basic working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to learn an agency’s purpose, programs, and operations.
• Ability to collect, compile, code, edit, classify, and tabulate basic statistical and qualitative data.
• Ability to prepare and present ideas and information clearly yet concisely

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

NOTE: Those eligible, who are under final consideration for appointment, will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER