OFFICE SERVICES CLERK

State of Maryland - DAT Real Property Valuation • Full-time • MD, US • $40.37k - $61.91k / year • 1m ago

Introduction

This is a position Specific Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division, Harford County Assessments Office.

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation

Harford County Assessment Office

2 South Bond Street, Suite 400

Bel Air, MD. 21014

Main Purpose of Job

To perform various clerical functions in an assessment office which include, but are not limited to, reviewing, verifying and interpreting information for determining and resolving problems.

POSITION DUTIES

Performs a variety of clerical functions in an assessment office, including but not limited to reviewing, verifying, and interpreting information to determine and resolve problems related to property assessments.

Interacts with the general public, both in person and by telephone, to respond to inquiries regarding the assessment process, property values, general office procedures, personal property, and the Homeowner’s Tax Credit.

Inputs a variety of data into the mainframe system to update and maintain real property records. Reviews and verifies data for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures prior to entry.

Creates new property accounts and determines the accuracy of legal descriptions. Adjusts parent accounts to reflect new legal descriptions resulting from split transfers, combinations of accounts, and plats, in accordance with established office procedures.

Types and distributes a variety of forms, correspondence, and reports in accordance with established office procedures.

Reviews, verifies, interprets, and processes deeds and other legal documents to reflect changes in ownership and property descriptions.

Determines, based on deed information, whether the correct property is being transferred by matching the legal description on the mainframe system with the legal description contained in the deed. Determines whether the transfer represents a full transfer or a split account.

Files and maintains assessment-related documents in an organized manner in accordance with established office procedures and records retention requirements.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of experience performing clerical duties.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours of education at an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

2. Six months clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administrative classifications or in Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Experience using Microsoft Office and entering data into a database system.

2. Experience using a Multi-line phone system.

3. Experience working with the public via telephone and in person.

4. Experience performing mathematical computations including calculating percentages

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

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.
Student Loan Forgiveness - Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Mass Transit Benefit- Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service

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:

Annethea Hudnell, Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 700 E. Pratt St., Room 2300, Baltimore, MD 21202. Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-5898, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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.

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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 diversity.