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The State of Maryland recognizes the diverse skills and abilities of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to apply for employment. This page offers information and links to resources for job seekers with disabilities, including the Special Options Eligible list, disability points, the Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) program (also known as the Maryland Medicaid Buy In) and other resources for disabled individuals seeking employment. What is the Special Options Eligible List? The Special Options Eligible List (SOEL) allows for people with disabilities to be placed on the certified eligible list without having to compete in selection test. How do people get approved for SOEL? To apply for the Special Options Eligible List (SOEL), visit the State of Maryland Job Openings page, and click on the Freenames Applications link or click here. Once you are on the Freenames Applications page, scroll down to Certified by Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), select the radio button for "Certified by Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), " and then click "DORS Application. "
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 PROCESSThe 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. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing. ## BENEFITS Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employees and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U. S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. ## DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Qualifications:1.