Skip to Main Content

OFFICE SECRETARY III

Recruitment #19-001362-0022

Go Back View Benefits

Introduction

THIS IS A FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION

GRADE

State Salary Grade 10

LOCATION OF POSITION

P.O. BOX 6338

Timonium  MD  21093

Main Purpose of Job

Provide secretarial support services for Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Specialists in the adjudication of Social Security disability claims.

POSITION DUTIES

Type correspondence accurately with appropriate attachments and transmit to appropriate sources; Mail opened, reviewed, prioritized and date stamped; Authorize electronic payment of all Medical Evidence of Record (MER) invoices. Verify receipt of MER on legacy system and process payment. Review Consultative Examination (CE) notices for accuracy and prepare CE letters for mailing. Assist with validation and manual indexing of electronic claims; access voice mail system, respond to inquiries, and document on legacy system; access and utilize necessary automated application.

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.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the principles and practices of good office management; skill in a variety of software packages; good mathematical ability; strong skills in organizing and completing multiple tasks with close attention to detail; ability to independently respond to telephone and in-person inquiries for routine information; ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact in receiving callers, in giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Individuals selected for positions with the Maryland State Department of Education's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete Tier 2 federal background investigation.  A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

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

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #19-001362-0022.. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Selective Qualifications for this position.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.   Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  




Powered by JobAps