Administrative Assistant

Overview

Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 1A), grade A18/21, in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Unit of the DPIE. This position provides entry-level professional and administrative support to the Permit Navigator Program and Third-Party Review inquiries, handles paperwork for approval and discipline of program participants, and supports overflow requests for the Permit Navigator Program.

• Provide administrative support to the Third-Party Reviewer and Permits Navigator Program.
• Monitor and evaluate information requests from departments/agencies to ensure timely responses using procedural knowledge and interpersonal skills.
• Write and prepare final correspondence and remarks for supervisor and/or designee.
• Draft non-routine letters, memoranda, narrative reports, and other correspondence for signature of supervisor and/or designee.
• Perform routine duties to assist supervisor with special projects (e.g., budget reviews, resolutions, programs) as directed by supervisor and/or designee.
• Prepare and complete special projects and assignments to keep the supervisor informed, using planning, coordination, and organizational techniques.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
  
  Experience:
  
  Some secretarial and general clerical experience or related area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, advanced Excel), Outlook, PDF tools, Project Dox, and Power BI; experience with audit support, data entry, and records management; ability to write reports and procedures; ability to present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and the public.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

• Job Location:
  
  9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo MD 20774
• Conditions of Employment:
  Upon selection, the candidate must meet all training and performance standards, wear and use agency protective apparel if applicable, successfully pass pre-employment checks including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings where applicable, and be willing and able to serve as an essential employee with various hour requirements.
• Only online applications will be accepted.

Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employers must hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information after an offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed.

For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, contact DHS at  or visit dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee seeking a promotion, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.