What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Services Clerk position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
(State Temporary)
Interview And Hire Announcement
State Highway Administration
Grade 08 (1376) SP# 25-20-02
Office Services Clerk
Recruitment: The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Administration is currently recruiting for an Office Services Clerk position in Baltimore City. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.
This announcement many also be used for future SHA vacancies throughout the state of Maryland.
If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).
Nature of Work: The main purpose of the Office Services Clerk is to support the Central Mailroom Operations and Central Supply Room operations located at the Headquarters Facility. The mailroom receives approximately 9,000 pieces and exports approximately 10,000 pieces of mail monthly. The duties include receiving, sorting, processing, posting, and sending mail which includes letters, boxes, packages, engineering plans and specifications for Central Mailroom Operations at Headquarters, for SHA's seven districts, the Hanover complex and offices and the shops within those districts.
This position also receives/processes supply orders and prepares requisitions for stock replacement to maintain inventory thresholds. The position will help resolve discrepancies regarding physical inventory levels or disputes in prices or purchases with vendors. This position requires performance of accurate entry of data into the Bradley Inventory System Supply Room.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX for the sixth consecutive year."
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two (2) 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 required experience.
Special Requirements:
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climbing, excessive standing, bending, crawling, confined seating, operating a keyboard.
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the DTS-1 application.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 02/20/2025
Salary : $44,471 - $58,911
