Administrative Coordinator - Animal Services Division

Salary : $45,510.40 Annually
Location : California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200479
Department: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary


Provides direct administrative and clerical support for the staff of a department, including but not limited to secretarial tasks, personnel related activities, operating budget administration, and payroll preparation; performs other duties as assigned.

The hiring salary for this position is $45,510 annually; full salary range for this position is $45,510 - $78,354 annually.

Essential Functions

1. Provides administrative support to the staff of assigned department in order to meet department goals and objectives;
2. Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate staff member and/or takes and delivers messages;
3. Prepares various reports, forms, correspondence, etc., as directed;
4. Maintains and manages records relevant to the department;
5. Assists in the preparation of the department's annual budget; coordinates and checks submissions;
6. Assists with the coordination and organization of office work load to ensure the smooth and efficient working of the department;
7. Dispatch Animal Control calls and monitor officer status and field locations;
8. Issue dog licenses in compliance with applicable regulations;
9. Maintain records related to Pet Pantry and TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs;
10. Create and maintain case logs for Animal Control activities;
11. Assist in the development and maintenance of Commercial Animal Establishment certificates;
12. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive client, animal, and medical records in accordance with shelter policies and applicable regulations;
13. Assists with tracking and submission of employee schedules, time sheets, and leave slips;
14. Assists with entering and tracking requisitions, reimbursements, and purchase orders;
15. Assists with preparing and submitting grant applications and necessary assurances;
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Government to the public;
3. Ability to gain knowledge of the staff, activities, and operations of assigned department;
4. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members;
5. Ability to prioritize and multitask;
6. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and basic office machines;
7. Basic math and language skills.

Education and Experience

1. Associate's degree;
2. Two or more years of related experience;
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must be 18 years of age;
2. Obtain a pre-exposure rabies vaccinations upon hire;
3. Negative drug screen;
4. Successfully pass a background investigation with favorable results.

Physical and Environmental Conditions :
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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