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OFFICE CLERK II

MDA Mailroom Clerk

Recruitment #24-001375-0009

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Introduction


The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch.  Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation.  As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.

Central Services plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Maryland Department of Agriculture. From administrative support to facilities management, our team works diligently behind the scenes to facilitate the agency's mission. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully.

NOTE: This is an internal recruitment. You must be a current MDA employee to apply

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDA Headquarters - 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

To perform daily mail room duties including courier services to Annapolis, Baltimore and Jessup. Setting up conference rooms and assisting Central Services whenever needed. These assignments provide a service to fellow employees and the public.

POSITION DUTIES

Mail 
  • Pick up U.S. mail from the Post Office. 
  • Thoroughly inspect, sort and distribute mail to the appropriate office mail tubs. 
  • Gather all outgoing mail left from each office to be posted. 
  • Selects and applies the correct postage on all outgoing mail.
  • Lifting and carrying mail weighing up to 50 lbs. 
  • Receive, login all flats and packages. 

Courier 
  • Provides as needed, courier service to the Annapolis, Baltimore and Jessup areas. 

Mail accounts 
  • Maintain daily records of postage. 
  • Generate a daily printout of postage to be forwarded to the supervisor. 

Conference rooms 
  • Set up conference rooms for meetings, daily according to the schedule.

Miscellaneous 
  • Provides Central Services with telephone coverage when needed on the Console. 
  • Greets visitors and contacts the appropriate office to escort the visitor. 
  • Directs visitors to conference rooms. 
  • Answers telephone, takes messages or directs caller to the appropriate office. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: One year experience performing clerical duties in an office environment. 

Notes:  

1. Additional experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

3. Six months clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

4. 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 Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  •  Experience operating a mailing system (ex. Neopost)

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - Current MDA employees only

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Current MDA employee

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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. 

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 is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway,  Annapolis, MD  21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831). All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at courtney.blackistone1@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 




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