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State of Maryland · 1 week ago

OFFICE SECRETARY III

The State of Maryland is seeking an Office Secretary III for the Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division. This role provides advanced clerical and administrative support, managing correspondence, responding to public inquiries, and maintaining confidential records to ensure efficient property assessment services for Maryland residents.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Clerical experienceMicrosoft OfficeConfidential information handlingTyping speedOrganizational skillsDiscretionMulti-taskingAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
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

Company

State of Maryland

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
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Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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