IT PRODUCTION CONTROL SPECIALIST TRAINEE

This is a Position-Specific Recruitment for the Department of Human Services, Division of Administrative Services, Office of Distribution Services.  

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Department of Human Services

Division of Administrative Services

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201-3500

This position provides staff support and assistance to the Department of Human Services, Central Distribution Center. The incumbent in this position will learn to input production jobs, print jobs and process the distribution of automated system outputs throughout the State.

Learns production, printing and processing of automated system output.

learns to prepare input for job runs.

Learns to operate mail distribution equipment to process the output of jobs; learns to identify job to be printed from queue, select and indicate file effectively to manage print job.

Learns to review operating instructions, special job/program and adjusts equipment as necessary to process output.

Learns to operate Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System Printer to produce reports, letters and client benefits as well as special department's mailings.

Learns to monitor equipment in operation for any adjustments, if necessary in accordance with prescribed limitations to continue operations in readability of output.

Learns to operate auto folder to fold inserts being mailed with clients' notices;

Learns to perform service and maintenance checks on equipment, and system remote back-ups.

Learns distribution of automated system output including preparing labels, letters for mail distribution, requisitions to maintain appropriate supply orders, routine monitoring of inventory for uninterrupted supply of materials.

Learns to maintain a daily distribution list , documents reports, documents postage/volume use of material mailed for audit trails and learns to perform other related support duties.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

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

Experience: None

Note: Experience operating computer equipment for the purpose of data entry, word processing or maintaining information or performing clerical work involving reconciliation of data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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.

The ideal candidate with have:

1.One year experience operating distribution equipment: such as Digital Perfecting System Printer, Flexible Productivity Series Mailing, Auto Fold Fast Folding and BARR-RJE System

2.One year demonstrated experience following instructions, entering, retrieving and updating information using computer software.

3.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and able to bend, carry and kneel.

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 employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.  

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. 

If you are not able to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  Moses Devaprakasam

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email moses.devaprakasam@maryland.gov ; Voice 410-767-7416, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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.