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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George’s County
Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an
Administrative Assistant III, grade
A24, in the
Resource Recovery Division.
About The Position
This is a mid-level professional and administrative position in the Department of the Environment, Resource Recovery Division. The Incumbent assists the Disposal Section Manager and Assistant Disposal Section Manager with high level, non-routine professional duties related to disposal operations. A high degree of independent judgment and competent administrative skills are utilized with daily functions.
About The Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
- Provides administrative support and assistance to the Disposal Section Manager and Assistant Landfill Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the Resource Recovery Division, Disposal Section and Project Management.
- Provides the Disposal Section Manager assistance with preparing budget forecasts and documents for current and long-term budgets for Disposal Operations and Capital Improvement Projects.
- Prepares and reviews detailed reports, letters, and memorandums relating to Divisional and Disposal Section programs and operations.
- Documents expenditures and draw-down of disposal invoices associated with purchase orders, credit cards and any other payment documents associated with disposal operations and capital projects.
- Provides research and reporting of disposal procurement status via the County’s Procurement Contract and Budget System (PCB), Speed, SAP, Paradigm and Govolution.
- Monitors credit account activities, payments and delinquent accounts.
- Collaborates with Account Representatives, Office of Finance and Office of Law to resolve delinquent accounts, bond revocation and developing enforcement cases relative to recovery of revenue.
- Processes account adjustments with the Office of Finance for Solid Waste and Recycling charges.
- Assists with and reviews the preparation of the annual budget documents and procurement forecasts.
- Review budget forecasts for the annual Capital Improvement Projects, Capital Outlay, Enterprise Fund, Operations, and Post Closure accounts.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Business Administration or Secretarial Science and one (1) year of secretarial/administrative experience which involved working with the public, office management and operational details. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience will also be accepted. Applicant must be proficient in typing where required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from college with major course work in liberal arts, one of the social sciences, or public or business administration.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental administrative work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Applicants who meet minimum qualifications must pass an administered Administrative Aide exam. Applicants who have previously taken the exam on or after 8/1/2024, and passed, will not be required to re-test; instead, previously test scores will be used to receive the passing disposition.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods and their efficient application to administrative details.
- Thorough knowledge of modern research techniques, methods and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental finance, budgeting, and accounting.
- Ability to lead/supervise the activities of subordinate personnel in the accomplishment of the normal and routine activities of the division to which assigned.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and submit oral and written reports on research findings.
- Ability to analyze the functions and procedures of the division to which assigned and suggest modifications and improvements.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, County officials, and the public.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
