Entry-Level Office Clerk (Temporary)

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Government is seeking a beginning level general office clerical worker to support unit operations. The role involves learning basic office functions such as reception, data entry, mail processing and routine clerical tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED; none prior experience required. Pay rate is $21.57 per hour, up to 35 hours per week, through the Department of Technology Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in keyboard operation.
• Knowledge of basic office functions and English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to learn general office clerical procedures, perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately, and operate keyboard devices.

Responsibilities

• Receives and assists visitors to the office; queries visitors and directs them to appropriate staff or offices.
• Receives, screens, and refers telephone calls; queries callers and transfers or refers calls to appropriate staff or other offices.
• Receives and routes mail; directs items to other staff or County offices as appropriate.
• Maintains staff personnel files including in-service training records.
• Performs data entry into computer databases and other record systems.
• Produces letters, memoranda, and reports; proofreads for grammar, spelling, punctuation and format.

Skills

Basic office functions

Learn general clerical procedures

Arithmetic calculations

Operate keyboard devices

Deal effectively with the public

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Calvert County Government is seeking a beginning level general office clerical worker to support unit operations. The role involves learning basic office functions such as reception, data entry, mail processing and routine clerical tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED; none prior experience required. Pay rate is $21.57 per hour, up to 35 hours per week, through the Department of Technology Services.