ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

• The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
• Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
• Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
• Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.
• Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.
• Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.
  
  

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of State Police

Planning and Research Division

1201 Reisterstown Road,

Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as a Document Redaction Specialist for the Department, supporting both the Office of Legal Counsel and the Analysis and Transparency Section of the Planning and Research Division. The position is in line with the Department's mission in that it will serve the people of Maryland in a manner that provides the highest quality of customer service while promoting public safety and government transparency.

POSITION DUTIES

Manages a PIA Caseload. Screens, records and assigns public information (PI) requests for processing. Manages a caseload of PI requests by collecting and redacting departmental records in accordance with state and federal law.

Assesses and collects processing fees and disseminates records to the public. Manages the data input and monitors department compliance.

Collects and Redacts Court Related Documents as identified by the Office of Legal Counsel, to include but not limited to subpoenas served on the Department and/or documents related to litigation.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience redacting court or confidential paperwork
• Experience processing requests submitted under the Public Information Act (PIA)
• Familiarity with document management systems and digital redaction tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar).
  
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

• If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4493.
• TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay
• We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity
• Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  
  

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police - Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, Maryland 21208

ATTN: Amirah VonHendricks

amirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov