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Office Secretary III

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore County, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 46279 - 72989

Posted: 26 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Real Property Valuation (Assessments) Division values more than two million residential and commercial property accounts throughout the state. Those values are then certified to local governments which use the assessments to collect property taxes. The Department is committed to ensuring uniform and accurate assessments statewide as well as providing a fair and prompt appeal process.

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments and Taxation

Baltimore County Assessments Office

300E Joppa Rd Suite 602

Towson MD 21286

Main Purpose of Job

To serve as Administrative Assistant to the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor of Assessments by facilitating the flow of work through their offices. This position is Mission Critical and Mission Essential

POSITION DUTIES

Process and track building permits received by paper in database and file completed permits as directed.

Support office workflow by preparing tracking and filing various SDAT real property reports and correspondence as assigned.

Schedule process file and correspond with 1st level hearings PTAAB and MD Tax Court appeals as directed. Prepare appeal files and print appeal submissions dockets reports using database as directed.

Provide professional and courteous customer service to customers seeking. assessment related information homestead credit or homeowners tax credit questions.

Prepare organize correspond and file various forms and documents communicated to HR Accounting and other government partners as directed.

Process and track building permits received by paper in database and file completed permits as directed.

Receive organize and distribute mail as directed. Ensure proper date stamps are noted on all incoming mail as directed.

Key Duties:

Correspondence & Documentation: Draft proofread and format official correspondence and reports.

Financial & Inventory Support: Process departmental invoices reimbursements and purchase requisitions; manage office supply purchasing and inventory.

Communication Hub: Act as the point of contact for the office fielding and prioritizing internal & external inquiries via phone and email.

Records Management: Maintain and update confidential physical and digital filing systems in compliance with SDAT/DBM retention policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. 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.

3. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Advancedskills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

3years experience in a high-volume administrative or executivesupport role.

Priorexperience with state/local government is highly desirable.

Mustpossess a high degree of discretion and professionalism when handlingconfidential information.

Strongorganizational skills with a proven ability to juggle competing deadlineswithout sacrificing accuracy.

Exceptionalwritten and verbal communication skills.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work in Baltimore County Assessments Office.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Office of Human Resources

700 E. Pratt 2nd Floor Suite 2700

Baltimore Maryland 21202

Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at MD TTY Relay Service 1-. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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