ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE-REMOTE POSITION

Location : FIRE - Largo, MD
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Fire-EMS Department
Bargaining Unit: 50069036

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. The Prince George's County Fire/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS ) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Aide III (Administrative Aide 3H) position, grade H17, in the Fiscal Affairs Office.
This is highly responsible and advanced secretarial/administrative work designed to relieve an important official of administrative detail. Work at this level is distinguished from the II level by lead work responsibilities and more involvement in coordinating and managing office activities. Work at this level and the higher levels in this class series also involve handling highly sensitive and confidential issues and related activities. Work assignments include some or all of the following: coordinating and executing administrative support for Fiscal Affairs Office, compositing routine and confidential correspondence, and performing special assignments.
About the Agency The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.

Independently perform routine, complex, and confidential assignments in a timely manner with accuracy and minimal instruction/supervision.
Proofread and edit correspondence and reports to ensure accuracy and comprehension of material.
Ensure the confidentiality of records, files and documents.
Ensure team is informed and kept abreast and current on all relevant Federal, County, and Departmental orders, forms, policies, and procedures.
Research, analyze, develop, and implement office activities and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy and cost effectiveness.
Research and organize background material for meetings, hearings, etc., in timely manner with accuracy and highly reliable data.
Coordinate, order, and maintain inventory of Fiscal Affairs office furniture, materials, supplies, and equipment.
Prepare and process travel requests for seminars, conferences, and workshops for Fiscal Affairs team with appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration or Secretarial Science.
Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Administrative Aide II level; OR one (1) year of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which involved working with the public, office management and operational details.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

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, if applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

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. 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 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 The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Health Care Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Supplemental Pension Plan

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

Employee Assistance Program
Whole Life Insurance
Legal Services

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
Some high school, but did not graduate
High School Diploma or G.Some college, but no degree completed
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate/PHD/JD
Do you have experience working in Prince George's County Government as an Administrative Aide II equal to the length of the probationary period (9 months)?
How many years of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which involves working with the public, office management and operational details do you have?
~ Please explain your advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which involves working with the public, office management, and operational details. This position serves as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.