Administrative Associate - Department of Citizen Services ​/ Aging & Disabilities

Administrative Associate, Aging & Disabilities

Pay Range (Grade): $20.31 - $35.56 (H200)

Other Compensation Offered:
Overtime, Compensatory Time

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Organization:
Citizen Services - Aging & Disabilities

Location:

Aging & Disabilities Division

Reports to:

Division Manager, Aging & Disabilities

Classification:
Non-Exempt (41052)

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.

As an Administrative Associate for Aging & Disabilities, you will be responsible for performing administrative tasks to support office operations and division leadership. We are looking for a customer service-oriented individual to greet and assist the public, process paperwork, and maintain file and computer management systems. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will possess excellent organizational and time management skills, be able to take initiative, and communicate well with others.

The work you do will help support older adults and those with disabilities.

Essential Duties

• Greet and engage with visitors and employees using a trauma-informed approach in a professional and courteous manner. Serve as a point of contact for County agencies and clients.
• Provide general administrative support to overall office operations, assignments, projects, and leadership staff.
• Answer phone calls, responding to routine questions, taking messages, and redirecting as appropriate.
• Perform general support functions such as scheduling meetings, distributing mail, and retrieving information.
• File documents and maintain paper and computer records management/file systems.
• Compose, prepare, and process routine correspondence.
• Process purchase requisitions, payment vouchers, and minor purchase orders.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Your Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)
• Data Entry (Introductory)
• Planning and Organizing (Introductory)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Literacy
• Professionalism
• Fostering Communication
• Information Management
• Problem Solving

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

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

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements.
• May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.

All the Benefits You Need

• 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

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.