OFFICE SERVICES CLERK, CONTRACTUAL
Receptionist
Recruitment #19-001376-0054
Department | DHS - Kent County DSS |
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Date Opened | 5/9/2019 11:15:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/23/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $13.29 - $16.97/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Vastina Fisher |
Work Location |
Kent
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Introduction
This is a full-time contractual position within the Department of Human Services, Kent County Department of Social Services, Chestertown, MD 21620.
GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Kent County Department of Social Services
350 High Street
Chestertown MD 21620
Main Purpose of Job
This position provides administrative support to Kent County Department of Social Services as the agency receptionist.
POSITION DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
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Prior experience in using a multi-line switchboard a plus.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Candidates must be willing to work in Kent County, which is located approximately 90 minutes from all metro locations (Baltimore, DC, Wilmington, Salisbury).
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: Vastina Fisher, Kent County Department of Social Services, Human Resources, 350 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-810-7652.
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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.