Administrative Specialist Grade 18

Administrative Specialist I (12964, Grade 18)

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is a six‑time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. This position is held within the Natural and Historic Resources Division (NHRD) of the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. NHRD manages several natural areas, miles of trails, three nature centers, an educational/interpretive farm, two waterfront parks, historic sites and museums, and an airport.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled, dynamic professional to join our administrative team, led by the Administrative Supervisor. The position provides support to the Division Office, our sites and supporting units. This individual must be an energetic teammate with demonstrated experience and technical skills related to the office environment. Analytical work will be performed for the division, including financial projections and analysis: procurement management;

contracts and use agreements; training and travel; recruitment.

Responsibilities consist of understanding and applying policies and guidelines to perform work within functional area. Incumbent is tasked with reviewing and identifying the need for updating or adding new procedures/processes. We are looking for a candidate that possesses effective communication skills, organization, time management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The candidate should possess a strong work ethic, and be able to balance multiple requests and meet target dates for various work programs.

Generally, the work hours are

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Budgeted Salary Range: $53,675.00 – $74,367, commensurate with experience

• Manages divisional contracts and use agreements, including initiating, routing, and processing payments, ensuring that all purchasing procedures are followed.
• Assists with preparing formal bid solicitations, reviews bids, and recommends awards. Manages process of requisitions, process purchase orders