State of Maryland
OFFICE PROCESSING CLERK LEAD
State of Maryland, Jessup, Maryland, United States, 20794
Introduction'Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.' - Governor Wes MooreDo you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.Visit our website to learn more about the work we do:
DPSCS WebsiteThe 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.GRADEASTD8LOCATION OF POSITIONHoward CountyPatuxent Institute7555 Waterloo RdJessup, MD 20794POSITION DUTIESAn Office Processing Clerk Lead is the lead level of work typing information using a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor and performing other clerical duties. Employees in this classification assign, review and approve work of and train lower-level Office Processing Clerks. Position duties include but are not limited to:Assign, review and approve the work of lower-level Office Processing Clerks.Type, format and edit correspondences, reports, charts, forms, graphs, schedules and other documents from rough draft, corrected copy, oral instruction or transcribing equipment.May open, stamp, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare material for outgoing mail. Note: This includes searching incoming mail for potential contraband.May answer telephone calls to provide information, take messages or transfer calls; may greet and direct visitors to the appropriate individuals.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Education:
Completion of the eighth grade.Experience:
Two years of experience typing correspondence, reports, charts or other documents from rough draft, corrected copy or oral instruction on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor.Notes:Candidates may substitute additional experience typing or performing other clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for the required education.Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate for six months of the required experience.Candidates may substitute five courses or six months of clerical training in five courses such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette for six months of the required experience.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.SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications:High School Diploma/GEDExperience utilizing Microsoft OfficeSelection PlanPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONINTERNAL ONLY-CURRENT DPSCS EMPLOYEESSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.BENEFITSAs an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSPersonal 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 yearSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a childHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per yearPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pensionFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.Tiara Millstiara.mills@maryland.govIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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DPSCS WebsiteThe 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.GRADEASTD8LOCATION OF POSITIONHoward CountyPatuxent Institute7555 Waterloo RdJessup, MD 20794POSITION DUTIESAn Office Processing Clerk Lead is the lead level of work typing information using a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor and performing other clerical duties. Employees in this classification assign, review and approve work of and train lower-level Office Processing Clerks. Position duties include but are not limited to:Assign, review and approve the work of lower-level Office Processing Clerks.Type, format and edit correspondences, reports, charts, forms, graphs, schedules and other documents from rough draft, corrected copy, oral instruction or transcribing equipment.May open, stamp, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare material for outgoing mail. Note: This includes searching incoming mail for potential contraband.May answer telephone calls to provide information, take messages or transfer calls; may greet and direct visitors to the appropriate individuals.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Education:
Completion of the eighth grade.Experience:
Two years of experience typing correspondence, reports, charts or other documents from rough draft, corrected copy or oral instruction on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor.Notes:Candidates may substitute additional experience typing or performing other clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for the required education.Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate for six months of the required experience.Candidates may substitute five courses or six months of clerical training in five courses such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette for six months of the required experience.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.SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications:High School Diploma/GEDExperience utilizing Microsoft OfficeSelection PlanPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONINTERNAL ONLY-CURRENT DPSCS EMPLOYEESSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.BENEFITSAs an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSPersonal 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 yearSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a childHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per yearPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pensionFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.Tiara Millstiara.mills@maryland.govIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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