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Executive Assistant Winchester Hall - Frederick

Frederickcountymd, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701

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Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

Overview This professional position is responsible for providing comprehensive, administrative support to the County Executives Senior Staff (Chief of Staff, Director of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships, Project and Policy Advisor, and Community Liaison in the County Executive's Office). Supervision is received from the Executive Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, administrative, and scheduling support to the County Executive's Senior Staff

Perform confidential and special projects; research and prepare reports for the County Executive's Senior Staff

When appropriate, accompany the County Executive's Senior Staff at public and governmental meetings, follow-up and act on meeting decisions and resolutions

Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities with County departments, officials, the public, etc.

Process procurement requests, place orders and do accompanying paperwork (p-card purchases), and other transactions in the automated financial system (Infor)

Track and monitor county business documents and other official documents

In conjunction with the Human Resources Division, assist with the recruitment and selection within the NEOGOV online hiring system, to include coordination of interviews, candidate notification, new hire onboarding, training, etc.

Manage postings, videos, and other documents to Granicus for County Executive’s Office

Assist with posting announcements/information to the County's website including County Executive's Office webpage (CivicPlus)

Utilize the FCG Visitor Management System to schedule any visitors expected for the County Executive's Office

Assist with maintaining schedule of reservations for use of Winchester Hall meeting rooms

Provide information and assistance to staff, the general public, and telephone callers; respond to e-mail correspondence; and take messages or make referrals to other staff as appropriate

Perform reception duties, which includes telephone coverage, assist with mail processing, greet/escort visitors and provide other office support

Compose and prepare correspondence; perform other general clerical duties (e.g. scanning, photocopying, collating, filing, etc.)

Attend occasional hearings/meetings and prepare minutes, as needed

Assist with special meetings, events, and activities including room reservations, overseeing catering, and the preparation of meeting materials

Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Associate's degree

Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible professional administrative work experience

Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365 to include PowerPoint

NOTE: A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions; ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports

Ability to effectively take meeting minutes and transcribe from notes

Strong attention to detail

Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills

Discretion and good judgment in dealing with confidential matters and sensitive information

Ability to maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, government officials, and the general public using diplomacy and professionalism in all situations

Preference May Be Given For

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365

Experience with INFOR financial system

Work experience in municipal, county or state government

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

While in this position, the employee is constantly sitting

While in this position, the employee is constantly indoors

Available for varied working hours, as needed, for meetings or other office priorities/events

Examination Process (may include)

An evaluation of experience and training

Job related office skills testing

One or more interviews

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Notes Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, a benefits page is available on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

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