OFFICE SECRETARY I

Maryland AG; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Pension

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks dedicated candidates to provide secretarial support to the Division of Parole and Probation field units across the state. The role focuses on typing duties, scheduling, and administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal applicants will have a high school diploma, at least one year of clerical experience, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to type accurately at 40 words per minute.
• One year of secretarial/clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services to a field unit of the Division of Parole and Probation.
• Perform typing duties and general clerical tasks.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative support across state offices.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the DPP (Department of Parole & Probation) Offices

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide secretarial services to an operational/specialized Field unit of the Division of Parole and Probation.

Minimum Qualifications

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


• Experience: One year 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.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

Special Requirements

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.


• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)


• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year


• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year


• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child


• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year


• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension


• Release time for job-related CEU training


• Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty


• Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classification.

Equal Opportunity and Veterans

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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.