OFFICE SECRETARY III

• Provides secretarial support to one or more officials, administrators or administrative staff.

• Types manuscripts, correspondence, reports and other documents using a keyboard of personal computers, computer terminals or word processors; may use word processing, data base, spreadsheet or desktop publishing computer software applications in order to prepare reports, charts, graphs or other documents; may enter, update, verify and retrieve data using computer data base or spreadsheet software applications.

• Opens, sorts, reads and distributes incoming correspondence.

• Receives telephone calls and visitors and arranges for appointments and interviews; provides information to callers in regard to laws, rules, regulations, operations and procedures governing the agency's operations.

• Relieves the supervisor of operational details by assembling (i.e. photocopying), compiling and summarizing data into a concise form and preparing reports.

• May enter, update, verify and retrieve data using computer data base or spreadsheet software applications.

• Maintains important and confidential records, schedules, expense accounts and office supplies.

• May develop, revise and implement office procedures.

• Performs other related duties.

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.  

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

Oluwakemi Oyesile

oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov 

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.