Office Services Clerk

GRADE

ASTD8

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical support for the Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) unit by performing reception duties for MCHP clients and assisting them with eligibility inquiries.

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 desired candidate should possess:

Experience working with a diverse population in a quick-paced, high-volume office environment.

Experience working in a public entitlement program(s).

Experience working with various computer programs.

Bilingual.

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. 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:  or MD TTY Relay Service