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OFFICE SERVICES CLERK

Recruitment #15-001376-0025

Introduction

Maryland State Department of Education is recruiting for an Office Secrvices Clerk; located in the Division of Career and College Readiness, Department of Juvenile Education Services Education Program. The resulting elgible list will be maintained for one (1) year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

GRADE

8

LOCATION OF POSITION

Charles H. Hickey Detention Center

9700 Old Harford Road

Parkville, Maryland 21234

Main Purpose of Job

This position assists in the creation, maintenance and disposition of the student records; to obtain necessary facts and make recommendations for the resolution of records management problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Two years of experience performing clerical duties.

Notes:

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

 2. Applicants may substitute education from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty semester credit hours for one year of experience on a year-for-year basis 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 six months of the requires experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administrative classifications or in Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Computer Technology or database maintenance a plus

Knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Experience calculating, inputting and reconciling numerical data for Departmental report

Experience with student information system maintenance

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access)

SELECTION PROCESS

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.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to MSDE, Office of Human Resources - Staff Employment Section, 200 W. Baltimore Street St, 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!!!

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-8950.

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this 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. We will not consider information submitted after this 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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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