BEAUTY OPERATOR (CONTRACTUAL - 12hrs WEEKLY WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE)

Introduction GRADE ASTD5 LOCATION OF POSITION 10102 Country Club Road Cumberland, MD 21502 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this contractual position is to provide full performance level of work in beauty care for patients in a State hospital, in the Maryland Department of Health.
Employees in this classification give permanents, haircuts, shampoos, and practice all other phases of beauty culture as an operator.
Employees in this classification are responsible for the cleanliness and safekeeping of beauty shop tools and equipment as set forth in the laws and regulations for the practice of cosmetology as controlled by the State Board of Cosmetologists.
Per the Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination (MDH # 2023.
04.
18.
03) issued by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, effective April 18, 2023, staff in all hospitals and residential facilities operated by the Maryland Department of Health or any local health department are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Staff includes, but is not limited to, regular and contractual employees, contractual staff, volunteers, and other state employees performing any duties at the facility.
An individual may request an accommodation by providing appropriate and sufficient documentation for bona fide medical or religious reasons.
POSITION DUTIES Participates in the operation of an institutional beauty shop; Calls on patients in a ward to shampoo hair, etc; Gives permanents, shampoos, haircuts, scalp treatments to patients; Keeps combs, scissors, brushes, razors and other equipment sterile and in good working order; Must wear standard uniform; Keeps area clean and in good working order; Requisitions beauty shop supplies; May instruct patients in beautician techniques and personal hygiene; Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Determined by the licensing requirements set by the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1.
Applicants must possess a current Operator's license as issued by the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists.
Applicants must present evidence of current certification with the application.
2.
Certification by the above board will be required before an application may be given permanent position.
However, applicants who are eligible for certification will be admitted to the State examination if evidence of eligibility is presented with the application.
3.
Applicants must maintain licensure with the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists.
Employees in this classification who do not currently possess the necessary Operator's license will be subject to removal from the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the individual to be examined by a physician.
After an offer of employment is extended, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
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.
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 who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period.
This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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 Application.
Help@maryland.
gov.
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.