Office Administrator (Specialist Officer I)

Office Administrator (Specialist Officer I)

Salary

$22.99 - $32.80 Hourly

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

NON-MERIT

Job Number

NM.142 07-2026

Department

ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic & Workforce Development.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose:

The Office Administrator will serve as the Agency's first point of contact for all phone, email and in-person inquires. The Office Administrator will provide administrative support to the DEWD's senior management staff as well as administrative and project support within the Economic Development, Workforce Development, Tourism/Cultural Arts and Agriculture divisions.

• Serves as an administrative aide, gathering and interpreting information relative to issues requiring management action. Responds and handles constituent inquiries. Receives and opens the daily mail and distributes it to staff. Monitors departmental email boxes and distributes emails as necessary.
• Coordinates, schedules, and attends meetings, conferences, and hearings, which many include those of boards and commissions. Prepares materials for meetings, takes notes, prepares minutes, and ensures that decisions are transmitted to appropriate persons. Follows up on assignments and decisions made at meetings.
• Receives, screens, and prioritizes the handling of telephone calls and correspondence. Coordinates special ceremonies and functions.
• Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment, or a computer to generate a variety of documents, including memos, letters, reports, lists, tables, and graphs. Develops forms needed to complete office work processes. Creates and maintains complex electronic and manual filing systems.
• Provides assistance as necessary to book conference/meeting spaces
• Requests Work Orders on-line from Baltimore County Property Management
• Orders all office supplies for staff. Manages commonly used supplies (paper, toner, pens, etc.) to insure nothing runs out. Receives and distributes supplies when they are delivered. Orders and maintains up to date agency business cards for all DEWD staff.
• Updates Departmental shared phone listing and staff phone numbers, distributes to DEWD staff and posts to BCNet.
• Prepares orders for Central Printing as requested from the American Job Centers and Central Office.
• Operates office machinery such as, microcomputers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners and printers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

PLUS

Three years' typing, word processing, or secretarial experience

(Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including filing systems.
• Knowledge of administrative support functions, such as personnel, budget, and purchasing.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Skill in the use of automated office systems and word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Skill in the operation of office machines as listed in essential duties.
• Skill in performance of mathematical computations.
• Ability to extract and summarize information and to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and follow County and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to assist in developing budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Ability to prepare documents relating to personnel, budget, and purchasing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to take verbatim notes.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, assign, and review the work of others.
• Ability to establish deadlines, schedules, and guidelines for completion of projects.
• Ability to type from plain copy at a rate equivalent at WPM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.

• Skill in supervision or oversight of support functions and staff.

• Skill in resolving administrative problems and complaints.

• Skill in the composition and production of documents related to personnel, budget, and purchasing.

• Skill in extracting and summarizing information, and in preparing correspondence and reports.

• Ability to investigate and resolve inquiries and complaints for an agency.

• Ability to coordinate the administrative support of boards and commissions.

• Ability to effectively transmit management decisions to staff and other interested parties.

• Ability to keep management informed of issues requiring their attention.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Office Administrator (Specialist Officer I)

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov