OFFICE SECRETARY III

State of Maryland - DAT Real Property Valuation • Full-time • Annapolis, MD, US • $45.60k - $70.15k / year • 2d ago

Introduction

This is a position Specific Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division, Anne Arundel County Assessments Office. The resulting eligible list will be used for this position only. Interested persons will need to reapply for future recruitments in this classification.

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments and Taxation

Anne Arundel County Assessments Office

45 Calvert Street, 3rd Fl

Annapolis, MD

Main Purpose of Job

To provide advanced clerical and administrative support as a Secretary III within the Anne Arundel Assessments Office. This position is responsible for independently managing correspondence, responding to public inquiries, maintaining confidential records, and preparing documents related to assessment and exemption processes. The role ensures accurate and timely processing of information and supports the daily operations of the office, contributing directly to the agency’s mission of delivering fair, efficient, and accessible property assessment services to Maryland residents.

POSITION DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. 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.

3. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications (Office Secretary III)

Experience managing a high-volume workload and successfully prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple assignments or competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Experience handling confidential or sensitive information in compliance with state, agency, or legal requirements.

Ability to maintain discretion and follow established protocols when working with confidential records.

Experience organizing and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and secure.

Experience using office software tools such as Microsoft Office, shared drives, or database systems to track, store, and retrieve files.

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in preparing correspondence, entering data, or reviewing documents.

Proven ability to proofread, verify information, and check work for errors prior to submission.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work in Anne Arundel County Assessments Office.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The 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.

BENEFITS

As 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.

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§ Personal 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 year

§ Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year

§ Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child

§ Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

§ Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

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 SDAT, Human Recourses Department, 700 East. Pratt Street. Suite 2300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please email shernikia.dennis1@maryland.gov.

If 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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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 divers