Office Secretary II

Position Overview

This role entails performing all clerical functions vital to ensuring that clients engaged in HIV/AIDS Case Management, HIV Prevention, DIS (Syphilis, GC/CT, HIV), and Hepatitis C programs receive appropriate services. It also involves managing office procedures and workflows efficiently.

Educational and Experience Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent certificate is required.
• A minimum of two years of secretarial or clerical experience that includes typing responsibilities is necessary.
• Additional secretarial or clerical experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of thirty college credit hours in secretarial science or office technology can substitute for experience (thirty credits equal one year), applicable for up to two years.
• U.S. Armed Forces experience as a non-commissioned officer in relevant administrative classifications can substitute for experience equivalently.

Specific Job Requirements

• Ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute on a personal computer keyboard may be required depending on position specifics.

Selection and Application Process

• Applicants meeting required qualifications will undergo further assessment based on education, training, and experience.
• Complete and accurate submission of educational, experiential, and related details is critical.
• Applicants with foreign education must provide equivalency evaluations prior to employment.
• Application submissions after the deadline or incomplete forms will not be considered; resumes do not replace formal applications.
• Successful candidates will remain on the eligibility list for at least one year and may be considered for similar roles within the state agencies.

Additional Information

• Applications are preferably submitted online, but paper applications are accepted at the specified Maryland Department of Health office address by the closing deadline.
• Supplemental materials must be uploaded or faxed by the deadline if requested.
• Inquiries regarding the recruitment or application process can be directed to the Maryland Department of Health Recruitment and Selection Division or the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examination Division.
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
• Veterans, persons with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

Grade and Location

Grade: ASTD9

Position Location: Maryland Department of Health, Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, Maryland.