Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Full Salary Range $39,083 - $63,835

Starting Salary DOQ

Hagerstown, Maryland is a vibrant and exciting city located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region. Known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant culture, Hagerstown offers something for everyone. Whether you're a history buff looking to explore the city's many museums and historic sites, an outdoor enthusiast looking to hike, bike, or kayak through its many parks and trails, or a foodie looking to sample the city's diverse culinary scene, Hagerstown has it all. With its welcoming community, excellent schools, and thriving economy, Hagerstown is a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Hagerstown is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or personal beliefs.

The Administrative Specialist position is a full-time position performing administrative duties at the direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager helping the general public, support to other departments, bookkeeping and budgetary functions, and organization support to the Parks and Recreation divisions. This position may provide back-up support to the Director of Public Works as required. Must perform specialized tasks or computer-based applications unique to their assigned area or other areas within the department.

Education: Associates degree in business administration, computer science, accounting, or related field. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Experience: Minimum of four years progressive experience in government, business, or administration. Knowledge of administrative duties include familiarity with a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database and specialized software packages, various filing systems and overall office management.

License & Certification: Must have a valid vehicle operator's license and satisfactory driving records in accordance with City policy.


Essential Functions: Examples of duties may include but are not limited to: Assist the Parks and Recreation divisions with tasks pertaining to accounting, invoicing, payment processing, etc. as required; Serves as division receptionist and point of contact for Parks and Recreation. Performs clerical, administrative, and accounting duties as required, including but not limited to maintaining schedules, screening calls, customer interaction, mail distribution, record and files maintenance, telephone reception; Other duties as assigned.

Applicants: To apply online, please click HERE . The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Applicants requiring special assistance should call View phone number on click.appcast.io.