OFFICE SERVICES CLERK, CONTRACTUAL

This is a full-time contractual position within the Department of Human Services, Cecil County Department of Social Services.

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Department of Human Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton MD  21921

This position functions as the Family Investment Administration's Customer Service Representative and is critical to the agency's mission as it provides coverage to daily front-line services for customers seeking economic assistance through the Local Department of Social Services. 

This position date stamps and processes mail; clears, scans and distributes mail to workers; provides telephone coverage; answers incoming telephone calls and general questions from the public; provides reception coverage including to all components of Customer Service Unit as needed; greets agency's  customers at reception desk; performs necessary system clearances; accepts customer mail delivered in person and complete customer receipt; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

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

Experience: Two 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 requires experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administrative classifications or in Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 

• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office Suite computer software including Word and Excel for creating documents and spreadsheets.
• Experience dealing with a large volume of customers in a fast-paced office environment.

This is a position specific recruitment for Cecil County Department of Social Services in Elkton, MD.  Elkton is located approximately 55 miles North of Baltimore off of Interstate 95, the last exit before the Maryland/Delaware line.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

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

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: Diana Reed, Human Resources, Cecil County Dept. of Social Services, 170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD  21921. If you have any questions concerning this recruitment, please call (410) 996-0312.

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

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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.