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Administrative and Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Administrative and Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Prince George's County, MDUpper Marlboro, MD, USA
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Administrative and Legislative Affairs Coordinator at Prince George's County, MD summary :

The Administrative and Legislative Affairs Coordinator provides critical administrative and legislative support within the Office of Finance, managing contracts, procurement documentation, and legislative tracking. The role involves analyzing the operational and fiscal impacts of legislation, coordinating public information requests, and serving as a liaison to various county agencies and commissions. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and policy analysis skills to ensure effective financial and legislative operations support for Prince George's County.

Salary : $53,883.00 - $113,952.00 Annually

Location : Largo, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 09830

Department : Office of Finance

Division : Human Resources and Budget

Opening Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 20 / : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

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.

The Prince George's County Office of Finance is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative and Legislative Coordinator , ( Administrative Assistant II ) grade G21 position, in the Administration Division .

About the Position

This position is a highly responsible professional and administrative position providing key support to the Office of Finance. The incumbent performs a variety of work assignments requiring the use of independent judgment, action and initiative. Projects are assigned by the Special Assistant to the Director and Executive Leadership. This position will require significant collaboration with other finance employees, county agencies, internal and external partners.

About the Agency

The Office of Finance is dedicated to maximizing available resources and delivering creative and innovative financial services to a wide range of internal and external customers of the County. The Office of Finance :

  • Controls all cash and investments to assure maximum safety, liquidity and yield.
  • Collects all revenues and receipts due to the County, including property taxes.
  • Conducts tax sales to collect delinquent property taxes.
  • Processes and / or monitors payments to vendors, employees, or other payees for goods, services, and other liabilities.
  • Processes biweekly payroll for 6,000 employees and monthly payroll for 2,000 retirees.
  • Certifies availability of funds for payment of liabilities and obligations.
  • Maintains system of accounts and records for all financial transactions.
  • Reports results of financial operations using established reporting standards and methods.
  • Facilitates annual financial audit process.
  • Supports the legislative process - including composing and reviewing draft resolutions and bills, esp., those involving complex financial issues.

Examples of Work

  • Liaise with staff in the Office of Procurement on contract and procurement needs.
  • Monitor and track contract expiration dates, renewals, and approval status.
  • Obtain required documentation from current and prospective vendors.
  • Draft and submit procurement-related documents.
  • Serve as the Office's Legislative Liaison.
  • Analyze the operational and fiscal impact of State and County legislation impacting the Office.
  • Draft and submit fiscal impact statement and legislative comment forms on behalf of the Office.
  • Track the status of legislation, including hearing dates, points of discussion, and official votes.
  • Assist with the implementation of new legislation operationally impacting the Office.
  • Provide administrative support to the County's Fair Election Fund Commission.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers for inquiries and concerns regarding the County's public campaign financing program.
  • Draft reports analyzing the impact and reach of the County's public campaign financing program.
  • Monitor the Fair Election Fund balance and public contributions; project expenditures to assist the Commission in determining annual funding requests.
  • Schedule, attend, and provide administrative support to Fair Election Fund Commission meetings.
  • Coordinate educational and outreach activities, including the development and distribution of marketing materials, to promote increased awareness and understanding of the Fair Election Fund program.
  • Serve as a point of contact for public information inquiries.
  • Update Office administrative policies and procedures as needed.
  • Coordinate the maintenance of the Office's website.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) inquiries and requests.
  • Coordinate MPIA responses with Office personnel.
  • Serve as the Office's spokesperson regarding legislation and public information, including responding to media inquiries or guiding management in how to respond.
  • Coordinate subpoena responses with Office leadership and the Office of Law.
  • Serve as the Office's County Stat Coordinator and primary point of contact. Ensure that County Stat data is collected and kept up to date.
  • Input monthly and annual data into the SBP system.
  • Coordinate with Office personnel to ensure that County Stat data is regularly collected and inputted into Office spreadsheets.
  • Perform other tasks, duties, and special projects as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

    • 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 administrative area.
  • One (1) year of secretarial and general clerical work experience or related functional area.

    • Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of County / State legislative processes and ability to analyze operational and fiscal impacts of legislation.
  • Familiarity with procurement and contract management practices, including drafting scopes of work and monitoring compliance.
  • Experience with public information requests (MPIA / FOIA) and managing sensitive or confidential data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn specialized systems (e.g., County Stat, MDCRIS).
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to draft reports, impact statements, policy analyses, and constituent communications.
  • Experience in organizing and supporting boards, commissions, or committees, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and documenting meetings.

    • EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

    Additional Information

    Job Location : Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Suite 1100, Largo, MD, 20774

    Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

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

    • ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

    Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

    This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their website at

    INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

    Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    General Plan Information :

    The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

    A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

    Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

    The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

    New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

    The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

    After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

    Employee Benefits

    Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

  • Medical / Prescription / Dental / Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)

    • Group Term Life Insurance

    Long & Short-Term Disability

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Dependent Care Assistance Program

    Health Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)

    • 13 Paid Holidays

    Retirement Benefits

    Defined Benefit Pension Plan

    Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

  • Supplemental Pension Plan

    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

  • 457(b)

    • 403(b)

  • Employee Discounts

    • Employee Assistance Program

    Voluntary Benefits

    Critical Illness

    Whole Life Insurance

    Accident Insurance

    Legal Services

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    01

    I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of my application. My responses will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume doesn't fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions.

  • Yes
  • No

    • 02

    Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

  • Some high school, but did not graduate
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Some college, but no degree completed
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or JD
  • Doctorate / PHD
  • Other

    • 03

    If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.

    04

    In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree?

  • Liberal Arts
  • Social Science
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Other
  • Not Applicable

    • 05

    How many years of secretarial / administrative experience which involved working with the public, office management and operational details do you possess?

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5+ years

    • 06

    Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N / A indicating you do not have this experience.

    07

    Are you willing and able to participate 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.

  • Yes
  • No

    • Required Question

    Keywords :

    administrative coordination, legislative affairs, contract management, procurement, public finance, policy analysis, government operations, public information requests, budget support, county government

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