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To thrive as a Temporary Government Employee, you generally need strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant experience. Familiarity with office productivity software, document management systems, and sometimes government-specific platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills that help you stand out. These competencies ensure efficient support, compliance with procedures, and effective public service within a structured government environment.
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Temporary Office Clerk

Temporary Office Clerk

Calvert County Government

Prince Frederick, MD • On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Other

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Temporary Employment Opportunity

This posting is to create an eligibility list of candidates who are interested in temporary employment if the need arises.

Performs beginning level general office clerical work in support of unit operations. The work involves learning basic office functions and procedures such as telephone and visitor reception, photocopy machine operation, and other general office clerical tasks. The work requires ability to operate keyboard devices but no experience. The work is performed under close to general supervision of administrative staff or higher graded office staff.

Essential Job Functions
  • Receives and assists visitors to the office; queries visitors and directs them to appropriate staff or offices.
  • Receives, screens, and refers telephone calls; queries callers and transfers or refers calls to appropriate staff or other offices.
  • Receives and routes mail; directs items to other staff or County offices as appropriate.
  • Maintains staff personnel files to include in-service training for police and correction of three counties.
  • Processes information by keying data into computer databases and other computerized record systems.
  • Verifies information on billings and other documents.
  • Produces a variety of word processed documents such as letters, memoranda, and reports; proofs and edits materials for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation and format and makes corrections.
  • Operates copying machine or other office appliances not requiring previous specialized training.
  • Performs a variety of routine office functions.
Other Duties
  • Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

  • Basic office functions.
  • English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to--

  • Learn general office clerical procedures.
  • Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Operate keyboard devices where speed is not essential.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Deal effectively with the public.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in keyboard operation.

Experience:

None

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Special Requirements:

A pre-employment and annual tuberculosis screening will be required if employed in a substance abuse or correctional facility.

May be subject to background investigation, psychological testing, and drug screening.

Physical Demands:

Operation of keyboard devices.

May require strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.

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