OFFICE SECRETARY II

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Department of Social Services Children Protective Services/Safety 1525 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance and support to the Unit Managers and overall Children Protective Services (CPS)/Safety Program. This position assists with preparing reports, and maintaining important and confidential records, schedules, expense accounts, and office supplies. The incumbent proofreads outgoing correspondence and reviews records for completeness and accuracy, and prepares and maintains statistical and numerical reports and records. This position may work with other program staff to read reports and summarize information to facilitate the supervisor's review, in addition to opening, sorting, reading and distributing incoming correspondence to assist with program efficiency and organization. The incumbent may type correspondence, reports and other documents using a keyboard of a personal computer in order to relieve the supervisor of operational details by assembling, compiling and summarizing data into a concise form and preparing reports and drafting correspondence

POSITION DUTIES

• Maintains and update spreadsheets tracking various reports and case information.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and route the correspondence to the appropriate staff for handling.
• Types letters, memos, and special reports from rough draft.
• Prepares tables and charts that require technical formatting.
• Collects and compiles data to prepare statistical reports that requires the use of a personal computer to type correspondence form drafts, charts, and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: Two 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.

3. 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 Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Two years of experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point to create presentations.

Two years of experience providing administrative support to Unit Administrators and Program Managers.

Two years of experience reviewing reports and correspondence for completion and accuracy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

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.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

• Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Trelia Gunter, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to [email protected]. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time
If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7416
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or [email protected]
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.