City of Laurel, Maryland

Compensation

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Department Office of the Mayor Location Laurel Municipal Center Position Type Full-Time Employee (35hr/wk) Salary $27.59 hr./$50,213 annually Date 2025.12.04 Description SUMMARY - This is an advanced level administrative position that provides extensive staff assistance and effective administrative support to the Office of the Mayor. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Chief of Staff to the Mayor, but leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This person must be able to establish effective working relationships with others and communicate well with other employees, the public, and public officials inside and outside City government. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Serve as the first point of contact for the public by receiving phone calls and visitors, providing routine information regarding City services. Manage the Mayor’s calendar; reserve conference rooms; and prepare materials for meetings, conferences, and videoconferences. Coordinate comprehensive travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, agendas, and required documentation. Maintain accurate records and reports related to departmental activities. Gather, compile, and analyze data for the preparation of departmental reports. Prepare and process departmental expenditures for approval. Provide administrative support to the Chief of Staff and the Mayor. Support evening meetings of City committees as assigned. Assist with planning, preparation, and on-site support for Mayor’s Office events, including those scheduled outside regular work hours and on weekends. Perform general office duties such as typing, filing, data entry, and research. Accept additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned with flexibility and cooperation. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum eligibility requirements for positions within this Class are as follows: • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High School diploma or GED from an accredited school, some college preferred, and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience preferably in an executive office setting • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – Must possess or be able to acquire within 90 days of employment commission as a Notary Public in the State of Maryland. Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications in the Incident Command System (ICS) within 6 months of employment: ICS-100, IS-200, and ICS-700. Computer Skills - Ability to operate a computer terminal or Personal Computer. Proficient in the use of typical word processing software such as Microsoft Word and the use of spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Able to learn and apply other office software and automated office procedures. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write correspondence and routine reports. Ability to speak effectively and to respond with tact to common inquiries or complaints from citizens. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and statistical inference to practical situations, including reports and analysis. REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables JOB KNOWLEDGE – Highly skilled in general office procedures. Proficient in the use of typical office machines including, but not limited to, multi-line telephone, typewriter, adding machine, computer terminal, printer, and copier. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN, AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK CLOSING DATE: December 19, 2025