City of Baltimore
Secretary II- Department of Public Works
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
Secretary II
A Secretary II performs a wide variety of administrative support work. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion. Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. OR Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of English grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Proficiency in the application of Microsoft Office Suite Products to produce letters, reports and presentations. Knowledge of standard business formats for correspondence, narrative reports and related materials. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise sound judgment on a variety of matters guided by general instructions. Ability to accurately compose a wide variety of correspondence, forms, reports and minutes. Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and to compile the information following general directions. Ability to deal with other employees and the public with tact and courtesy. Ability to set priorities and complete multiple tasks accurately and efficiently. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business matters and use discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks. Additional Information: Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months. Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
A Secretary II performs a wide variety of administrative support work. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion. Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. OR Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of English grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Proficiency in the application of Microsoft Office Suite Products to produce letters, reports and presentations. Knowledge of standard business formats for correspondence, narrative reports and related materials. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise sound judgment on a variety of matters guided by general instructions. Ability to accurately compose a wide variety of correspondence, forms, reports and minutes. Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and to compile the information following general directions. Ability to deal with other employees and the public with tact and courtesy. Ability to set priorities and complete multiple tasks accurately and efficiently. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business matters and use discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks. Additional Information: Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months. Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER