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Form of workSalary: $30,774.00 - $34,982.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 01.235 11-23
Department: HHS/FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Pay Schedule I, Grade 16, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Finance and Administration Operations.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassification as separate work experience 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.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, provides routine office support, such as sorting and distributing mail, answering phones, and directing visitors.
Essential Job Duties
Receives and issues office supplies. 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 Qualifications
Completion of 10th grade.
Experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work among positions in this class varies, but most often involves frequent walking and standing, some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our 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 Insurance
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 Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
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.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership 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 Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide 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.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
02
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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
03
Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.
04
Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
05
Education Select the option, which best describes your educational background.
06
Do you have experience as an office receptionist receiving and directing visitors?
07
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
08
Do you have work experience receiving and directing incoming telephone calls, answering inquiries and providing routine information to the public?
09
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
10
Do you have work experience sorting and distributing mail, Intra and inter-office communications, packages and/or other materials?
11
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
12
Do you have any experience in light vehicle maintenance (i.e., check battery, change windshield wiper blades, change back lightbulbs, add oil, etc.)?
13
Do you have experience working in a warehouse environment?
14
Do you have any experience managing inventory and/or supplies?
15
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel and Word?
16
Do you have work experience handling sensitive and confidential information?
17
The work among positions in this class varies, but most often involves frequent walking and standing, some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight.Are you willing and able to a...
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 01.235 11-23
Department: HHS/FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Pay Schedule I, Grade 16, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Finance and Administration Operations.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassification as separate work experience 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.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, provides routine office support, such as sorting and distributing mail, answering phones, and directing visitors.
Essential Job Duties
- Receives and directs incoming telephone calls.
- Answers inquiries and provides routine information to the public.
- Receives and directs visitors, and may serve as receptionist.
- Receives, sorts, and delivers intra- and inter-office communications, packages, and other materials.
- Manages inventory and supplies.
- Performs routine filing of documents according to established office procedures.
- Uses automated office systems, such as a computer, to prepare a variety correspondence from draft or specific instructions.
- Manages and updates office spreadsheets.
- Operates office machinery, such as photocopiers, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers.
Receives and issues office supplies. 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 Qualifications
Completion of 10th grade.
Experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to learn office procedures.
- Ability to operate office machinery as listed in essential duties.
- Ability to read.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to get along with others.
- Ability to concentrate.
- Knowledge of office procedures.
- Knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
- Knowledge of filing systems.
- Skill in operation of office machinery.
- Ability to answer routine inquiries and to properly direct visitors, mail, or telephone calls.
- Ability to maintain files.
- Ability to follow County and Department rules and regulations.
- Ability to learn automated office systems.
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work among positions in this class varies, but most often involves frequent walking and standing, some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our 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 Insurance
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 Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
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.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership 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 Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide 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.
01
The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
02
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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
- I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
03
Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.
- Yes
- No
04
Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to Commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to Commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
- Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Driver's License Learners Permit.
- I do not have a driver's license.
05
Education Select the option, which best describes your educational background.
- Graduation from a recognized high school or an appropriate equivalent.
- Completion of the 11th grade.
- Completion of 10th grade.
- I have not completed any of the education as listed above.
06
Do you have experience as an office receptionist receiving and directing visitors?
- Yes
- No
07
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
08
Do you have work experience receiving and directing incoming telephone calls, answering inquiries and providing routine information to the public?
- Yes
- No
09
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
10
Do you have work experience sorting and distributing mail, Intra and inter-office communications, packages and/or other materials?
- Yes
- No
11
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
12
Do you have any experience in light vehicle maintenance (i.e., check battery, change windshield wiper blades, change back lightbulbs, add oil, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
13
Do you have experience working in a warehouse environment?
- Yes
- No
14
Do you have any experience managing inventory and/or supplies?
- Yes
- No
15
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel and Word?
- Yes
- No
16
Do you have work experience handling sensitive and confidential information?
- Yes
- No
17
The work among positions in this class varies, but most often involves frequent walking and standing, some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight.Are you willing and able to a...
