IntroductionWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN WORCESTER COUNTYGRADE12LOCATION OF POSITIONWorcester County Department of Social ServicesLocal General Administration299 Commerce StreetSnow Hill, MD 21863Main Purpose of JobThis position provides secretarial support utilizing independent judgment and ensuring deadlines from the Human Resources Officer are met. Coordinates a variety of secretarial duties for the Administrative and Services units.POSITION DUTIESResponsible for the daily mail and check log, voiding and shredding checks as needed.Scanning and uploading documents, maintaining the agency sub-adopt records.Distributing agency EBT cards and bus passes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.Notes:Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.Six months of experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.Six months of customer service experience.Six months of fiscal experience.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONMUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN WORCESTER COUNTY.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.SELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.BENEFITSAs an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.Positions may be eligible for telework.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Trelia Gunter, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to ******. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7416. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.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 ****** 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.
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