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OFFICE CLERK ASSISTANT- Contractual

Compliance Division, Unclaimed Property

Recruitment #18-001373-0002

Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

This is a CONTRACTUAL recruitment.  The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.

GRADE

05

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City, MD

POSITION DUTIES

The incumbent of this position will process checks received into the Unclaimed Property Unit; Scan/Index reports, claims and miscellaneous documents into the Highview system. The incumbent will process transmittals through FMIS, utilize speed, accuracy, and exercise reasonable judgments to perform data entry functions using the Highview system and the Internet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:  None

NOTE:  Experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and basic arithmetic
  • Ability to learn to perform clerical tasks and basic office procedures
  • Ability to learn to operate office equipment
  • Ability to learn to update and maintain files, logs and other records
  • Ability to learn to enter, retrieve and update information using computer software applications
  • Ability to learn to screen and respond to telephone inquiries from visitors
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Ability to perform basis arithmetic computations
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, co-workers and supervisors

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Veterans

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account. Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker.

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

1. First and Last Name

2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)

3. The last 4 digits of your SS#

Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

Email: ahaskins@comp.state.md.us

For Further Questions

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this 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.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at ahaskins@comp.state.md.us.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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