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OFFICE SECRETARY II

Recruitment #15-001328-0022

Introduction

The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency's vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency's mission.

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking detailed oriented applicants with law office experience, good organizational and problem solving skills highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to fill a full time Office Secretary II vacancy in its Salisbury - Wicomico County office. The Office Secretary II will be responsible for typing legal documents, data entry of case information, scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars for assigned attorneys. This position involves significant client contact to provide and gather information over the phone.

GRADE

09

($28,702 with growth over time to $44,812)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Wicomico County - W. Paul Martin DC/MSC 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD

Main Purpose of Job

An Office Secretary II is work providing secretarial support to an official, administrator or administrative staff. Employees in the Office Secretary II classification type on typewriters or on keyboards of personal computers, computer terminals or word processors using word processing software. Employees in this classification may supervise lower-level clerical employers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working a law office or court system. Good organizational, multi-tasking and problem solving skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Selection Plan

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Applications Preferred. Please fax all paper application and questionnaires to (410-333-8134)

Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or  by  calling 410-767-8503, toll free 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be down loaded from the line below. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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




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