Office Coordinator (HHS/Finance and Administration)

Office Coordinator (HHS/Finance and Administration)

Salary

$41,185.00 - $47,380.00 Annually

Location

Government Center at Drumcastle, 6401 York Road, Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

1.601 05-26

Department

HHS/FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 21, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Finance and Administration Operations.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class 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.

Note: 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 must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs comprehensive clerical and routine administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation of an office or coordinates a major function within a County agency or bureau.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides administrative support in an office by coordinating the workflow, which may include assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Prepares direct payments, purchase orders, and purchase requisitions and amendments.
• Reconcile invoices for payment.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of personnel related documents and forms.
• Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer to draft and prepare a variety of letters and memos.
• Determines appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads, and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares documents for distribution or mail.
• Creates and maintains a variety of detailed office databases and logs.
• Accesses electronic records to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise office records.
• Reviews and summarizes information from manual and electronic files for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Receives, investigates, and resolves inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Explains office policies, procedures, rules and regulations to other employees and the public.
• Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings.
• Prepares and types, photocopies, and distributes meeting agendas and/or minutes.
• Operates office machinery, such as microcomputers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers.

Examples of Other Duties

• Schedules, attends, and takes notes and minutes for meetings.
• May take verbatim notes.
• Purchases office supplies.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of subordinate clerical staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;

Plus

Two 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory Experience

Experience with Workday

Experience with OIT's Request Processing System

Experience with Property Management's MaintStar System

Experience with NexTraq Vehicle Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including filing systems.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Skill in the operation of office machines as listed in essential duties.
• Skill in the use of word processing software.
• Ability to use automated office systems and database management and spreadsheet software packages.
• Ability to extract and summarize information and to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and follow County and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to take verbatim notes.
• Ability to coordinate, assign, and review the work of others.
• Ability to type from plain copy at a rate equivalent to 40 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.
• Knowledge of administrative support functions, such as personnel, budget, and purchasing.
• Knowledge of process and approval procedures for contract agreements.
• Skill in operation of automated office systems and word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Skill in composing letters, memos, and reports.
• Skill in interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of others.
• Ability to establish deadlines, schedules, and guidelines for completion of projects.
• Ability to investigate and resolve problems.

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 Coordinator-HHS-F&A

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

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

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. 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.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

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

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

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 (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

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.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

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.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

The person appointed to this position is considered an essential staff member during emergencies, which means you may be required to be at work during all types of inclement weather and other emergency conditions. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of drivers license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your drivers license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to Commercial, Class A Maryland Drivers License.
• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to Commercial, Class B Maryland Drivers License.
• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License.
• Drivers License Learners Permit.
• I do not have a drivers license.

05

Select the option that best describes your level of education and/or experience. Please attach proof of education to the application.

• High School Diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus two years typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.
• Associate of Arts degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Not Applicable. I do have any of the above combinations of education and/or experience.

06

The candidate hired for this position will be required to work within the Google platform. Do you have experience with using Google applications (email, sheets, drive, forms, meets)?

• Yes
• No

07

The candidate hired for this position will supervise others. Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

08

The candidate hired for this position will be responsible for daily data tracking and submitting monthly reports. Do you have any experience with tracking and submitting data via an electronic system?

• Yes
• No

09

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

10

The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov