OFFICE SECRETARY II

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Caroline County Health Department\r\n403 S. 7th Street\r\nDenton, MD 21629\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical assistance, in English and Spanish to the Healthy Families, Integrated Maternal Health Services, and Mobile Integrated Health Programs, both in the office and during community visits and related activities. This position will maintain and process various information, forms and data in paper and electronic formats, including statistical and performance measuring reporting data. Main duties include receiving program referrals, facilitating program administration, gathering clinical data, assisting with program reporting, following procurement policies and procedures to order program materials, and performing other administrative duties as requested. This position will also provide English-Spanish translation services to the clients and the department when requested. Additionally, this position will also learn to use interpretation assisted devices to meet client and program needs.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Two years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. \r\n3.�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.��\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages\r\n Clerical experience in a clinical environment\r\n Health care experience\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n