Executive Assistant - Department County Commissioners

Executive Assistant I

Information

Pay Range (Grade): $25.92 - $45.35 (H500)

Other Compensation Offered:
Overtime, Compensatory Time

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Organization:
County Commissioners - Administration

Location:

County Office Building

Reports to:

County Administrator

Classification:
Non-Exempt (40038)

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace.

As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

What You Will Do

As an important contributor to the County, you will perform a variety of secretarial and public relations services. Under the direction of the County Administrator, your knowledge of County functions will ensure efficient use of paperwork and schedules. You will greatly impact the County's ability to provide services to constituents at the highest level.

• Coordinate meetings, issue agendas, coordinate speakers, and process minutes. Draft proclamations and other citations.
• Maintain up-to-date membership lists for all boards and commissions to which the County Commissioners make appointments.
• Greet and engage with visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. Serve as a point of contact for County agencies and citizens.
• Provide administrative support to special projects.
• Perform general support functions such as scheduling meetings, distributing mail, and retrieving information.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

• File Management/Recordkeeping (Intermediate)
• Calendar and Scheduling Software (Intermediate)
• Fostering Communication (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Literacy
• Professionalism
• Information Management
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Organizing

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Three or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here:
Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment.

If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources ) or Md. Relay 711/. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers, via telephone at  or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.