ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

IntroductionIf you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.GRADEASTD11LOCATION OF POSITIONThis recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the agency statewide. Please only select locations you are willing to work in.POSITION DUTIESThe main purpose of this position is to provide secretarial support to an official, administrator or administrative staff. Employees in this classification type on keyboards of personal computers, using word processing software. Employees in these classifications may supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical employees. This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate sound judgment with regard to work-day occurrences and decision-making. This position is consistent with the agency’s mission of supporting the people of Maryland in making communities safer.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Four years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties.Notes• Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.• 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.• 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 QualificationsPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.• Experience in a public safety, law enforcement, or correctional setting.• Experience with drafting and preparing correspondence.• Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc).• Experience maintaining discretion and professionalism.Special RequirementsDemonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard on a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.SELECTION PROCESSThe main purpose of this position is to provide secretarial support to an official, administrator or administrative staff. Employees in this classification type on keyboards of personal computers, using word processing software. Employees in these classifications may supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical employees. This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate sound judgment with regard to work-day occurrences and decision-making. This position is consistent with the agency’s mission of supporting the people of Maryland in making communities safer.BenefitsSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410- 484-5928 . Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.T. GoodeTerrayl.Goode@Maryland.govIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410- 484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.