Administrative Specialist II, Grade N21

Montgomery County • 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

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About The Position

Montgomery County Government's Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Specialist II to serve as the operational backbone of its Policy, Practice & Strategic Engagement Division. This role provides essential coordination and administrative support across five dynamic teams: Classification and Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity, Data and Policy Insights, Leave Management, and Performance Management. The Administrative Specialist II will be the central point of contact responsible for keeping projects on track, ensuring communication flows effectively, and managing the Division Chief's office operations smoothly, all while exercising sound judgment and discretion on sensitive matters. The position supports the teams that shape HR policy and practice across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional administrative experience related to human resources or office management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a human resources office
• Experience as an executive assistant to a senior leader
• Three years of professional administrative experience related to human resources or office management.

Responsibilities

• Track work requests and projects across all five teams, build and maintain tracking systems, flag bottlenecks, and help new staff get up to speed.
• Manage the Division Chief's calendar, prepare briefing materials, draft correspondence and reports, and keep action items and deadlines on track.
• Serve as the first point of contact for County departments, employees, and external stakeholders, routing inquiries and drafting division communications and announcements.
• Handle divisional budget and procurement documents, coordinate travel and reimbursements, support HR transactions like position reclassifications, and keep the physical office running smoothly.
• Spot workflow bottlenecks and administrative inefficiencies across the division and propose practical fixes that make day-to-day operations run smoother.
• Maintain organized filing systems and records management practices that meet County retention and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• The salary range represents this position’s earning potential.
• Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
• The County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.
• MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level