OFFICE SECRETARY II

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The current vacancy is at the location below, however this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other areas. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time. Please select all of the locations in which you will accept employment. 

8520 Corridor Road, Suite H

Savage, Maryland 20763

The main purpose is to provide clerical support to one or more administrative officials and staff, including routine, specialized, and complex secretarial services.

Provides secretarial support to one or more officials, administrators or administrative staff

Types manuscripts, correspondence, reports and other documents using a typewriter or using a keyboard of personal computers, computer terminals or word processors

Relieves the supervisor of operational details by assembling, compiling and summarizing data into a concise form and preparing reports

Drafts correspondence

Receives telephone calls and visitors and arranges for appointments and interviews

Provides information to callers in regard to laws, rules, regulations, operations and procedures governing the agency's operations

Obtains material from a variety of sources to be used for articles, reports and speeches

Maintains important and confidential records, schedules, expense accounts and office supplies

Reads reports and summarizes information to facilitate the supervisor's review

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two 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.  

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One (1) year of proficient use of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, or computer software to prepare reports, charts, or other correspondence (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard on a personal computer, computer terminal or work processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

All persons who meet the minimum and selective qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application.

However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (provide a cover sheet with your contact information, title of the position and number of pages). Information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit ATTN: T. Johnson

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309, Baltimore, MD 21215.

For more information, please call 410-585-3117.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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