Assistant Administrative Officer to County Council

Position Description

The Anne Arundel County Council seeks an Assistant Administrative Officer. This is an appointed full‑time, exempt upper‑management position located in Annapolis, Maryland, primarily in the office with some opportunity for remote work. The role provides superb administrative support to ensure a successful legislative process, serving as a “second‑in‑command” and supervising‑by‑exempt under the Administrative Officer.

• Review all legislation and prepare it for introduction in conformity with the Maryland Legislative Drafting Manual and County standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Legislative Counsel, assisting with the drafting of legislation as needed.
• Attend all meetings of the County Council.
• Create, maintain, and archive legislative files.
• Oversee and proof supplementations of the County Code on a regular basis.
• Prepare an annual compilation of all laws passed by the County Council.
• Assist in maintaining the County Council website.
• Assist the Administrative Officer in the direction of the office.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have a college‑level degree and/or extensive experience drafting or preparing legal or legislative documents. Candidates must be proficient with Google applications, Zoom, and Microsoft Word. Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and adaptability skills must be demonstrated.

• Experience reviewing and proofing legal or legislative documents, document management, and/or working with legislators.
• Academic background in legal, public policy, or public administration (degree or certificate).
• Some supervisory experience is preferred. Benefits
  • Medical/Health Insurance Plans
    • Blue Choice Advantage EPO
    • Blue Choice Advantage PPO
  • Dental Insurance
    • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy‑Up)
    • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
    • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
  • Vision Insurance
    • Eye Med
  • Employee Life Insurance
    • Term insurance up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost
    • Option to purchase supplemental & dependent life insurance
  • Disability Income Insurance
  • Pension Plan
    • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or age 60 and 8 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
  • Direct Deposit
  • Credit Union
  • Holidays
    • Twelve days per year, thirteen in an election year
  • Annual Leave
    • Less than 3 years – 13 days
    • 3–15 years – 20 days
    • 15+ years – 26 days
  • Personal Leave Day – 5 per calendar year
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • Free, confidential counseling (4 times per year per problem per family member), legal & financial counseling, and childcare/elder care assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Dependent care reimbursement
    • Health care reimbursement
  • Voluntary Benefits
    • Opportunities to enroll in additional benefits with payroll deduction
    • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
    • United Legal Benefits