Temporary Office Aide

Calvert County Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks an entry-level Office Clerk to support the Department of Technology Services. You will greet visitors, answer calls, route mail, file records, and prepare letters and reports under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with no prior experience necessary. The position is temporary, nonexempt, up to 35 hours per week, with tuberculosis screening and background checks as part of pre-employment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of office procedures and grammar.
• Ability to operate keyboard devices and learn clerical tasks.
• No prior office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and assists visitors and answers phones under supervision.
• Routes mail, files documents, and maintains staff files.
• Performs data entry and produces routine documents.

Skills

Basic office functions

English grammar

Keyboard operation

Learn clerical procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:Performs beginning level general office clerical work in support of unit operations. The work involves learning basic office functions and procedures such as telephone and visitor reception, photocopy machine operation, and other general office clerical tasks. The work requires ability to operate keyboard devices but no experience. The work is performed under close to general supervision of administrative staff or higher graded office staff.Essential Job FunctionsReceives 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 to include in-service training for police and correction of three counties.Processes information by keying data into computer databases and other computerized record systems.Verifies information on billings and other documents.Produces a variety of word processed documents such as letters, memoranda, and reports; proofs and edits materials for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation and format and makes corrections.Operates copying machine or other office appliances not requiring previous specialized training.Performs a variety of routine office functions.Other DutiesPerforms related work as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.) Knowledge of-Basic office functions.English grammar, spelling and punctuation. Ability to-Learn general office clerical procedures.Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.Operate keyboard devices where speed is not essential.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Deal effectively with the public.Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)Training and/or Education:High School diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in keyboard operation.Experience:NoneLicenses or Certificates:NoneSpecial Requirements:A pre-employment and annual tuberculosis screening will be required if employed in a substance abuse or correctional facility.May be subject to background investigation, psychological testing, and drug screening.Physical Demands:Operation of keyboard devices.May require strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.Unusual Demands:Work is subject to frequent interruptions.FLSA Status:NonexemptCompensation Steps:Pay rate: $21.57 per hourGrade 713, temporary position, up to 35 hours per weekDepartment of Technology ServicesPosition closing date: September 1, 2026Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on September 2nd.Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.