Job Description

Posting number: 10816

Department: Department of Social Services

Division: DSS Family Investment Division

Job classification: Administrative Assistant 1G

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant

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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. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Assistant 1G, grade G18 position, in the Family Investment Division

About the Position

This is entry level professional and administrative staff work which provides important assistance within a department or agency. Incumbents perform routine and less complex duties and responsibilities in order to relieve a management official of a considerable amount of administrative detail in such functional areas as budget, finance, personnel, data processing and administration. Under close supervision, employees perform work assignments in accordance with departmental policies, rules and regulations. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

About the Agency

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (PGCDSS) is the primary human services provider in the county, operating as a local agency of the Maryland Department of Human Services. The Department provides opportunities for eligible residents to become independent, responsible, and stable members of the community through public benefit assistance programs. The Department also provides direct support for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults living in the county, investigating and addressing instances of suspected abuse or neglect. The work of PGCDSS is done in an effort to build stronger communities, one family at a time.

Examples of duties

• Performs routine and less complex work assignments in key functional areas.
• Assists a department head in the administration of the agency to which assigned; participates in the performance of routine operational tasks; suggests, for the benefit of general policy changes, those operational defects which should be remedied.
• Sees to the fulfillment of administrative detail; performs special assignments and submits reports based on such assignments; consults administrative superior on matters of general policy.
• Studies and develops revised procedures for the fulfillment of routine activities; receives difficult complaints; offers information to interested persons and groups; prepares correspondence.
• Analyzes revenues and expenditures; reviews budget estimates and assists in the determination of appropriations to be recommended by superior; analyzes divisional procedures in an attempt to conserve funds.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
• Performs other related duties.
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, or Public or Business Administration; or field closely related to assignment/functional area.
• Some experience in secretarial and general clerical work or related functional area.
  

Supplemental information

Salary Range Transparency The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates September 14, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location 805 Brightseat Rd, Landover, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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.