OFFICE SECRETARY I - CONTRACTUAL

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

This is a CONTRACTUAL recruitment with NO health or leave benefits.  The resulting certified eligible list will be used to staff this position/function only.  Interested persons may need to reapply for future recruitments within this classification.

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301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

This position will report to the Assistant Manager within Compliance Programs of the Compliance Division. The incumbent will provide secretarial support to the managers of the Tax Investigation Unit, Business Nexus Unit, and the Individual Nexus Unit; helping to ensure the best possible service to taxpayers and co-workers. Associated duties include setting up, creating, and typing form letters and templates to be used by the audit staff; proofreading outgoing correspondence for completeness and accuracy; answering telephone calls and directing the caller to the appropriate staff member or taking appropriate messages; and maintaining and requesting supplies for Compliance Programs staff, fax machines, and copiers.

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

Experience: One year 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.

* In order to receive due credit, all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format. If you can edit your document, it is not acceptable for the purpose of demonstrating your qualifications.

** 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.htm.

 Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity.  The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. Please submit an unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts for full consideration of your qualifications if applicable. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview and typing test demonstrating typing skills of a minimum of 40 words per minute. 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.

THIS IS A CONTRACTUAL POSITION WITH NO HEALTH OR LEAVE BENEFITS.

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Veteran’s Status In order to receive credit for first time Veteran’s Status, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application.

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.  Please note that all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format.

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:

• First and Last Name
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
• The last 4 digits of your SS#

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

Email: tcarter@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 tcarter@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.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.