Administrative Assistant

Location: Largo

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcementiscurrently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Assistant(Administrative Assistant 1A) gradeA
18/21position in the Quality Assurance Quality Control Unit Division.

About the Position

This position will perform entry level professional and administrative staff work which will provide important assistance within the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Unit and Permit Navigator Program within DPIE. This position will respond to Third Party Review inquiries and handle the required paperwork for the approval and discipline of program participants. Additionally, the position will also handle overflow requests for the Permit Navigator Program.

About The Agency

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Examples of Work

* Provides administrative support and assistance to the Third
- Party Reviewer and Permits Navigator Program.

* Monitors and evaluates requests for information from departments/agencies to ensure timely responses to requests using knowledge of procedures and interpersonal skills.

* Writes and prepares for, final approval and remarks, correspondence for the supervisor and/or designee.

* Drafts and prepares non-routine letters, memoranda, narrative reports, messages for use in printed publications, and other correspondence for signature of the supervisor and/or designee.

* Performs routine duties to relieve supervisor work in completion of special projects (e.g., budget reviews. Resolutions, and programs) as directed by supervisor and or designee.

* Prepares and completes special projects and assignments on and on-going basis to keep the supervisor and/or designee informed using acquired planning, coordination, and organizational techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, or Public or Business Administration; or field closely related to assignment/functional area.

Experience:

Some experience in secretarial and general clerical work or related functional area.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel - advanced), Outlook, PDF tools, Project Dox, and Power BI.

* Experience with audit support, data entry, and records management.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

* Ability to effectively 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.

Additional Information

Job Location:

9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo MD 20774

Conditions of Employment:
Upon selection, the candidate must:

* Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

* Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

* Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

* Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.