OFFICE SECRETARY III

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Carroll County Health Department

Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery

290 S. Center Street

Westminster, MD  21158

The Contractual Office Secretary III is work providing secretarial support to an official, administrator or administrative staff.  Employees in the Office Secretary III classification type on typewriters or on keyboards of personal computers, computer terminals or word processors using word processing software.  The purpose of this position is to assist in the administration of the Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery (BPWR) through provision of support to the BPWR Director and administrative staff.  The incumbent will provide administrative oversight of the Shelter Plus Care Program, participating in the planning process and preparation of required reports. The BPWR is responsible for the planning, managing and monitoring of publicly-funded behavioral health services.

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

Experience:  Three 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.

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.

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.

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