OFFICE CLERK II

The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation for 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 applicants with excellent communication skills and experience working with the public to fill a full-time Office Clerk II position available its Upper Marlboro – Prince George's County office . The Office Clerk II will serve as the receptionist answering phones, taking messages, greeting, directing and providing information on Office of the Public Defender services to clients. Data entry of case information, opening and sorting mail and filing will also be required in the position.  Applicants with the ability to speak, write and translate for Spanish-speaking clients are encouraged to apply.

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14735 Main Street

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

An Office Clerk II is the full performance level of work performing clerical duties typically found in office settings, such as filing, photocopying, scanning, posting data, stamping and sorting mail, directing telephone calls and greeting high volume of visitors and clientele. Employees in this classification do not supervise.

Education:   Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: One year 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 six months of the required experience.

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

4. 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 Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

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

Experience working with the public in an office environment. 

Experience performing data entry. 

Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is Preferred.   If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application, and supplemental questionnaire to:

Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202 Or Fax the paper application and questionnaire to (410) 333-8134.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment may be directed to: (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187

TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.