education: Graduation from an accredited high school or obtaining a high school equivalency certificate.

expertise: One year of clerical experience in policy enforcement in a Medicare, health insurance, or federal or state entitlement program.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional general clerical experience on an annual basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information about your application. Please report all relevant education, experience, dates and hours of employment. Clearly indicate your degree and major in your application, if possible. For education acquired outside the United States, any job offer will be conditional upon the candidate submitting an equivalency evaluation through a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service prior to beginning employment (which may be requested prior to the interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. A CV will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the approved eligible list for at least one year. The approved qualified list generated for this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions in this agency or other state agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, a paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the hiring deadline, and will not be accepted. No postmarks.

If additional information is needed, the preferred method is to download. If you are unable to download, please fax the required information to 410-333-5689. Only required additional materials will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Department at 410-767-1251.

If you are experiencing difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, MD Employment and Examinations Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the diversity of the state.