TEMPORARY Office Worker | Transportation Phone Bank
Transportation
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
| Date Posted | October 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | K-12: Public Schools |
| Certification Needed | Yes |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Department Description
POSITION SUMMARY:The Temporary Secretary/Assistant performs varied secretarial and clerical work, supporting the Transportation Phone Bank. Employees in this class perform secretarial and clerical work where the duties and responsibilities are such that they involve frequent and responsible contacts with parents and/or school and staff personnel which requires independent action and judgment in performing the duties. Work methods are reviewed occasionally.?
Brief Description
This is a Temporary, On-Call, Hourly position and not a part of any bargaining unit.Temporary employees are not eligible for leave, pay for holidays not worked, or other fringe benefits. The appointment also doesn't entitle the employee to any special considerations for employment in a permanent position and service credit isn't earned.Hourly Rate: $16.24/hour (6 hours per day) Work Hours: 6 AM - 12 PM or 12 PM - 6 PMCLOSING DATE: October 22, 2026
Detailed Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Typing, receiving telephone calls and personal callers, answering inquiries;Personally performs various clerical duties and responsibilities in support of the organization's program(s) and operations and; Performs other general office and related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic;Good knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment;Ability to carry out continuing assignments with limited supervision;Ability to assemble and organize data;Ability to keep complex clerical records and to prepare accurate reports from such records;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;Ability to operate a computer with proficiency;Ability to type at the required rate of speed; andAbility to perform routine and diversified clerical work involving independent judgment; and good interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:High School graduate with some secretarial experience at the level of Secretary I; including or supplemented by courses in typing and if required, shorthand; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No direct supervisory responsibilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.This is an hourly position as a a reminder, temporary employees are not eligible for leave, pay for holidays not worked, or other fringe benefits. The appointment also doesn't entitle the employee to any special considerations for employment in a permanent position and service credit isn't earned.Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS.? If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
How To Apply
To submit an application online select apply. Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration.? If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.