OFFICE SERVICES CLERK

Property Tax Assessment Appeals Boards is hiring two contractual positions. The work location for one is Baltimore City and the other work location is Prince Georges County.

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Baltimore City or Prince George’s County

To provide a means for every property owner in the State to appeal the valuation established for tax purposes by the Dept. of Assessments & Taxation. To ensure that every appeal is heard in a timely manner and that all decisions are rendered in writing within 30 days. Also, provide support to the Clerk of the Board.

Process appeals by checking for timely filing, assigning appeal numbers and sending petitioner acknowledgement of appeal and requested worksheets. Prepare a file for the appeal process.

Type dockets and hearing notices to send to petitioners. Type daily hearing dockets and notify Dept. of Assessments & Taxation Assessor, Board Members, etc. with copy.

Type and prepare decision orders to be mailed to petitioners and the Dept. of Assessments & Taxation.

Compile information for Maryland Tax Court cases.

Prepare the Board Room for hearings by making sure the Board has all necessary supplies and information to conduct each hearing, i.e., legal pads, pencils, appeal files for each petitioner.

Office duties to include preparing supplies and materials to be ordered, preparing payroll vouchers for signatures, composing letters to inquiries and answering public questions by letter or phone.

Perform other duties as required or requested by Office Secretary III and Executive Associate.

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

Experience: One year of experience performing clerical duties.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours of education at an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

2. 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 required experience.

3. 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.

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.

Dear Applicant,

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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