OFFICE CLERK II; Office Clerk II; State Chemist

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 continues to expand and grow.

MDA's Vision Achieving excellence in programs and services that preserve and protect agricultural resources and the environment, promote profitable agriculture and consumer confidence, and enhance the quality of life for all Marylanders. MDA's Mission Providing leadership and support to agriculture and the citizens of Maryland by conducting regulatory, service, and educational activities that assure consumer confidence, protect the environment, and promote agriculture.

The State Chemist program has been in continuous operation since 1833. It regulates the sale and distribution of pesticides, animal feeds, pet foods, fertilizers, compost, soil conditioners and agricultural liming materials in order to enhance and promote agricultural production; protect consumers, animals and the environment from unsafe products; ensure the sale of effective products and provide the regulated industry with a competitive marketplace.

Regulation is accomplished by product registration, laboratory analyses, inspection, voluntary compliance and enforcement actions such as stop sale orders. In addition, individuals who are composting materials to be sold or distributed must demonstrate their competency by passing an exam at the department and becoming certified as a Compost Facility Operator. Join our Team and make a difference! State Chemist

GRADE 7 – This position offers a salary range of $38,582.00-$60,852.00 Yearly/annually based on qualifications, agency authority, agency budget, pay equity, and hiring salary guidelines.

50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

The main purpose of the Office Clerk II position is to provide clerical, data entry, and troubleshooting duties for the State Chemist Section. The incumbent is responsible for entering payment and tonnage information in the State Chemist office, pertinent to agricultural commodities.

Registration Payment Entry:
Enters payment information for both new products and renewals. Determines if received fees match the number of products to be registered. Transfer the registration documents to the individual responsible for entering product details. Troubleshoots payment-related problems within Salesforce and makes corrections to the data. Tonnage:
Process tonnage information for the State Chemist section which includes entering submitted information, contacting registrants regarding discrepancies, updating database and filing tonnage reports. Reports extreme inaccuracies to Supervisor. Back‑Up for Invoice Processing: (A) Maintains fiscal records of purchases made by the program staff, including, but not limited to, purchases order, invoices, service contracts, instruments, etc. (B) Organizes the above records in such a manner that they can be easily retrieved for an internal or external audit.

Organize files so they may be archived or destroyed according to the programs’ Document Disposal Schedule. Monitor designated Invoices email for submitted fiscal records. Office Duties:
Answer main telephone line. Directs calls to the appropriate person and answers general questions. Respond to phone calls, e-mails and walk in with customers in a positive and professional manner. Assist…