Facilities Administrative Assistant I (15253, Grade HC4) at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, WMATA Headquarters, UMD Capital Region Medical Center, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George’s County is also home to many attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field), National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park.

We are seeking a talented individual to support our facilities section and administrative team in the Management Services Division. Are you someone who loves people and can provide excellent customer service? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team as an Administrative Assistant I.

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Position Duties

• Assists with coordinating the setup and breakdown of furniture and equipment for events or meetings.
• Assists with ensuring that graphics for events are created and that wayfinding signs are posted in the building and the parking areas.
• Assists with managing the event calendars.
• Setting up AV equipment for meetings.
• Assists with handling the logistics of events.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring event costs.
• Conducting regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitoring Fire/AED equipment
• Updating emergency management plans and assisting with floor warden training and fire drills.
• Assists with the tracking of supplies and equipment, the disposal and sale process of assets and reporting when items need to be restocked.
• Assists with barcoding inventory/assets.
• Assists with ensuring that the mileage of all vehicles is tracked.
• Monitors and ensures regular vehicle maintenance and detailing schedule.
• Assists with printing and posting graphics.
• Creates tracking spreadsheets, etc.
• Assists the lead Administrative Assistant when necessary
  

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. One (1) year of experience in administrative support and clerical work or customer service.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 1 year.

Other Qualifications

Class Specification: Administrative Assistant I-1130

Note: This position is union-represented.

Maybe subject to medical and alcohol testing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong computer and MS Office software skills and the ability to learn other Commission programs.
• Excellent organizational skills

To be considered for this position, please submit your application and resume. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Working Conditions: Works in an office setting; may work outdoors briefly on an incidental basis. Work may require physical effort. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines.

Core hours are 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. daily but may be adjusted occasionally.

Why Prince George’s Planning?

• Telework opportunities
• Flexible Schedules
• Onsite fitness center
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George's County
• Free parking is available for employees
• Professional development opportunities/tuition assistance
• Position may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $38,195 to $67,641(salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Administrative Assistant I level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.