Administrative Specialist

The City of College Park is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to perform administrative and office support functions for the Department of Public Services.

This position requires interaction and contact with the residents, contractors, interdepartmental staff, and publicly elected officials at the City, County, and State levels. The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, experience as a permit counter technician, and familiarity with construction technology.

Some duties include

• Permit application intake and processing.
• Recordkeeping, data entry, scanning, and filing.
• Prepares and provides correspondence, reports, and excellent customer service
• Assist department staff with court documents and trial preparation.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

The selected candidate must have the following

• An associate degree or equivalent experience in administrative support
• One year of experience in administrative duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and customer service skills
  
  

Preference will be given to

• Bilingual Candidates (Spanish)
• Experience with Accela, GOGov, and Tyler Software
  
  

Although not required, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and have experience working in a municipal government environment. The starting hourly range is $27.31 - 28.69, depending on qualifications.

The city offers a generous benefits package, including Maryland State Retirement. * All applications must include a cover letter and resume to be considered for the first review of candidates, before August 15, 2025.

Please complete an application at www.collegeparkmd.gov. The City of College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.