Administrative Specialist II

State of Maryland•Montgomery, MD

About The Position

Administrative Specialist II is the intermediate level of administrative work requiring regular used of independent judgement and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies. Employees in this class do not supervise other Administrative Specialists. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision from a higher-level administrator. The Administrative Specialist II performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.
Candidates for position in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation before permanent appointment can be made.
A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Windows based operating systems, preferably Windows 10.
Experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Power point.
Experience with google products such as Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Experience in taking meeting minutes.
Experience completing and sending correspondence for an Executive/Command staff.

Responsibilities

Obtains, analyzes and interprets data in order to apply rules, regulations and standards in accordance with laws.
Assists in the administration of an assigned program and in the preparation of final reports and suggested recommendations for the improvement of the agency or its programs.
Consults with program heads and administrative officials regarding policies, trends, and interpretation of data and program needs.
Researches and compiles data as directed.
Prepares statistical tables, charts and reports, work-flow charts, staffing patterns, and organizational charts.
Assists in planning and implementing new or revised programs, procedures, practices, and organizations.
Performs other related duties.