OFFICE CLERK I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Worcester County Health Department 

Snow Hill Health Center

6040 Public Landing Road

Snow Hill, MD  21863

The Contractual Office Clerk I is the intermediate level of work performing clerical duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, photocopying, scanning, posting data, stamping and sorting mail and other material and directing telephone calls and visitors.  The main purpose of this job is to greet the public in a professional, courteous, and welcoming manner.  The incumbent will respond to public inquiries, offering direction and assistance in accessing internal and external program services.  This person will direct, sign-in visitors and clients to the appropriate individual or location.  The employee will provide basic information about the Worcester County Health Department, perform data entry using agency software, and Microsoft Office.  This position will maintain current informational materials in lobby/public areas and keep the waiting areas free of debri and clutter.  This is a full-time contractual position working Monday through Friday with rotating evening and weekend hours as scheduled.

Education:    Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:  Six months experience performing clerical duties in an office environment.

NOTES:

1.  Additional experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2.  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for the required experience.

3.  Six months clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for the required experience.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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

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