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Baltimore County

Office Clerk - Office of Law

Baltimore County, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21286


Salary:

$33,434.00 - $40,000.00 Annually

Location :

Towson, MD

Job Type:

NON-MERIT

Job Number:

NM.102 9-2024 LAW

Department:

LAW

Opening Date:

09/13/2024

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all

promotions

and changes in job duties due to

reclassification

as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Examples of Duties

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Office Manager or designee(s), performs reception and front desk duties, and other clerical duties in support of an office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESWelcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.Reviews and processes civil litigation pleadings.Reviews and processes transactional documents.Sets up and maintains office databases and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records, including transactional documents and claims. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets.Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff.Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County, department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space.Operates office machinery, such as photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, scanners, and printers.Performs other related duties as required.Examples of Other Duties

Performs occasional light typing or word processing. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Qualifications

Required QualificationsPossession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalentplusone year typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, including filing systems. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic. Knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.

Skill in the operation of office machines as listed in essential duties. Skill in the use of word processing software.

EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Conditions of Employment

Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity EmployerBaltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplaceAll Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplaceBaltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance ProgramOur Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health InsuranceIn order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending AccountsOpportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life InsuranceIn order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

RetirementEmployees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid LeaveSick Leave

- Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave

- Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays

- Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement LeaveJury LeaveMilitary Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit UnionMembership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct DepositPayroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred CompensationNationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.