OFFICE PROCESSING CLERK II

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. � This Recruitment May Be Used To Fill Future Contractual & Permanent Positions Statewide.

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center 300 East Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

An Office Processing Clerk II is the full performance level of work typing information using a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor and performing other clerical duties for an office unit or leadership team. Types, formats and edits correspondence, reports, charts, forms, graphs, schedules and other documents from rough draft, corrected copy, oral instruction or transcribing equipment using a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the eighth grade. Experience: One year of experience typing correspondence, reports, charts or other documents from rough draft, corrected copy or oral instruction on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute additional experience typing or performing other clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate for six months of the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute five courses or six months of clerical training in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette 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 Administrative Support field of work on a year-for year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

� � � �Six (6) months of experience working in customer service � � � �Six (6) months experience working in a Correctional Facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a�keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor 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.

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to�410-484-5928�(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department�of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division. Emily Eubanks Emily.Eubanks@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged 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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