Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to
supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for
college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from
our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of
a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators
throughout Maryland.
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
Cecil County 215585
103 Chesapeake Boulevard Suite B
Elkton MD 21921
Main Purpose of Job
To provide secretarial, clerical and telephone support for professional staff engaged in
the planning and delivery of vocational services. Initiate and maintain office protocols
and procedures; and utilize information processing systems to maintain client statistical
and financial records.
POSITION DUTIES
Process
invoices received from vendors for authorized services. Enter demographic information into DORS
database. Greet and receive participants and public into office setting. Respond to individual participant concerns and
telephone calls to include accurately recording the information provided by the
consumer or caller, answering general questions about DORS, giving accurate
information to the consumer or caller and maintaining proper
interpersonal/telephone etiquette. Use of digital workstation to copy, fax, and
scan records. Physical and electronic filing of records. Prepare various
documents and correspondence related to participant services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
Notes:
1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with an electronic case management or similar software program.
- Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Professional experience with medical/disability terminology and services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to State Police Investigation
(fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.
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
Applicants
must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment
recruitment #22-001362-0002. The application must clearly demonstrate that the
applicant meets the prerequisite minimum qualifications for the position.
Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your
application; your application will not be considered. Paper applications
can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource
Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper
application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.
TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9394. Appropriate
accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have
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.
Proof of
eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act,
and travel throughout the State are required. Any misrepresentation of
academic or experience requirements for this position may result in
non-selection or termination of employment. Applicants must consent to State
Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees
with this Agency.
TTY Users:
call via Maryland Relay
As an
equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with
disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our
Veterans for their service to our country.