Management Assistant II

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The salary range as of July 2, 2026 will be $70,681 - $137,300 annually.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence. We uphold the public trust by being honest and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and moral character.

This full‑time, permanent, safety‑sensitive Management Assistant II role involves advanced professional administrative work in budgeting, procurement, personnel, records management, contract administration, office automation, and general office management. The incumbent provides professional administrative support to managers, employees, and external partners, resolving administrative problems, offering recommendations, and coordinating actions.

• Administer and prepare the annual budget, compiling data and writing narrative, and defend the submission before the County Executive and County Council if required.
• Maintain liaison with the Office of Personnel to administer personnel matters such as recruitment, classification studies, grievances, training, position management, promotions, disciplinary actions, affirmative action, reductions‑in‑force, reorganizations, performance awards, and benefits issues.
• Conduct surveys, collect information, analyze findings, and develop well‑reasoned recommendations.
• Prepare special reports and advise department/agency head and other managers on administrative policy matters.
• Develop, initiate, and implement new policies, procedures, and forms for the organization.
• Serve as staff liaison with agencies in the County Government, other government agencies, private groups, and community organizations.
• Establish work priorities and coordinate to meet deadlines, ensuring an efficient workflow throughout the office.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints and inquiries from employees or the general public, providing responsive written follow‑ups in a timely manner.
• Implement fiscal measures to control expenditures and review and authorize the processing of purchase requisitions.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor contracts, including writing requests for proposals, related correspondence, designing departmental forms, and authorizing contract payments.
• Represent department/agency head at meetings, hearings, and conferences as required.
• Research and make recommendations concerning computer hardware and software options to satisfy organizational automation needs.
• Organize and maintain personnel, statistical, inventory, purchasing, and other important records.
• Supervise a staff of administrative or office support personnel, if applicable.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and organization and office management.
• Thorough knowledge of the department's organization and functions and an awareness of other internal county functions that impact departmental operations.
• Considerable knowledge of budget preparation techniques and methods of expense control.
• Ability to assume responsibility for a variety of special project assignments and to perform them independently.
• Ability to develop and evaluate administrative and office procedures, recommending changes as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise personnel.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field; and two (2) or more years of experience in office management or personnel/human resources administration. Graduation may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis with up to four (4) additional years of experience, for a total of six (6) or more years of experience in office management or personnel/human resources administration.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets); creating and managing databases.
• Experience in Personnel/Human Resources, including recruitment, payroll, benefits information, and training.

This is a safety‑sensitive position subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation.