Administrative Specialist I (14322, Grade 18) - 2026

Salary: $54,998.00 - $97,403.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14322
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


The Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation, Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division is seeking a highly experienced professional to fill the role of Administrative Specialist I.

As the Administrative Specialist, the selected candidate will perform administrative support duties for the Administrative Supervisor and the Division Leadership with special projects, day-to-day functions, research, and long-range project management. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be organized and flexible, have excellent external and internal customer service skills, and be able to keep pace with a varied work program and work with a diverse team. This position will report to the Administrative Supervisor.

Budgeted Hiring Range: $$54,998 - $76,200 with growth potential to $97,403. Salary commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

• Provide administrative support to the Leadership team
• Provide administrative support to the assigned Region(s) and/or Unit to include:
  • Prepare, process, and maintain confidential personnel actions and employee files
  • Process and review seasonal employee time and attendance
  • Review payroll information and resolve any discrepancies
  • Prepare, process and track purchasing documents to include: purchase cards, purchase orders, and contracts
  • Process check request to include instructor payments, petty cash reimbursements, and mileage reimbursements
  • Maintain and reconcile financial records to track expenditures
• Monitor administrative processes to ensure conformance with policies and procedures
• Develop and Conduct training for divisional staff to inform them of up-to-date processes, policies, and procedures
• Compile monthly and bi-weekly personnel and payroll tracking reports
• Initiate career hiring process: submit recruitment plan, schedule interviews
• Supervise Administrative Assistant II and intermittent front desk staff
• Provide back-up support to the Administrative Supervisor.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a large and diverse staff and work effectively as part of a team or independently to complete work assignments

Working Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and MS Office software skills and the ability to learn other Commission resources.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications


1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. One (1) year of experience in human resource management, finance or any other related area of business administration.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 5 years.

Supplemental Information

Classification/Specification: Administrative Specialist I May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or View phone number on click.appcast.io (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION


2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES


The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan Employee Contribution Plan C 9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• 457 (b) Plan (Optional) (Pre-tax and Roth)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
• Retiree Healthcare - Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.*

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $7,500

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Do you have 3 (or more) years of experience supporting general office operations or administrative tasks?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to question #1, please briefly describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
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Do you have 2 (or more) years of experience working with budgets or financial information?

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• No

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If you answered "yes" to question #3, please briefly describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
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Do you have experience working with vendors, contracts, or payments?

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If you answered "yes" to question #5, please briefly describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
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Do you have experience creating or tracking purchase orders or office purchases?

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If you answered "yes" to question #7, please briefly describe your experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
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How do you prioritize competing deadlines while supporting multiple staff or departments, while maintaining compliance and avoiding document errors.
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