Administrative Aide

Administrative Aide I

Come join our team! 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. The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Aide I grade A13 position in the Health and Wellness Division.

About the Position: This is entry level secretarial/administrative type work designed to relieve an important official of administrative detail. Good judgment and discretion are essential to the security of confidential information and data. Under close supervision, incumbents perform routine to moderately difficult office responsibilities. Responsibility extends to conveying important administrative information concerning the function and mission of the agencies' programs and projects.

About the Agency: The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

• Proofreads and edits material for content, procedural and grammatical accuracy
• Independently composes routine to moderately complex letters, memos, reports. Etc., requiring understanding of issues and concerns.
• Takes and transcribes difficult dictation involving technical terminology, including correspondence, bulletins, reports memorandum, speech drafts, formal acceptances or regrets, and other material on general, special or technical subjects.
• Gathers fiscal, budgetary and personnel data and prepares operational/ activity reports from same.
• Arranges for meetings or conferences, including space, coordinating time and persons attending.
• Attends meetings to take notes or represent supervisor to receive/provide routine information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate with coursework in typing, office practices or other related clerical subjects.
• One (1) year of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which must have involved working with the public for at least six (6) months.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience providing administrative support and customer service.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable.

Each application must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: July 8, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: 1801 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): Pass an administered Administrative Aide exam. Applicants who have previously taken and passed the exam on or after 8/1/2024 will not be required to re-test. Previous passing test scores will be applied. Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.