OFFICE SECRETARY III

Introduction

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist 4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD� 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual Office Secretary III position is to provide advanced secretarial and administrative support to the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. This position ensures smooth office operations by managing correspondence, maintaining records, and supporting internal and external communications.� Key duties include preparing documents, answering phones, scheduling, filing, processing mail, and maintaining databases. The position also assists with reports, meeting logistics, inventory, and with providing back-up support to licensing and compliance staff. This position is eligible for hybrid telework (40% = 2 days weekly) which is subject to approval from the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate MUST have one year experience performing secretarial or administrative duties in a licensing, regulatory, or compliance-focused environment.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess: Experience providing customer service via telephone and email Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience handling confidential or sensitive documents and information Experience processing and reviewing forms or applications for completeness 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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).� Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.� Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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 submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 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�Application.Help@maryland.gov.� Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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