Legislative Assistant - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
 
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of the County Council.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time. 
 
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
 
Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
 
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision of the Council Administrator, the Legislative Assistant performs comprehensive word processing, typing, and other clerical duties in support of an office.

Essential Job Duties

• Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions.
• Greet and directs constituents and visitors.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Keep management informed of issues requiring their attention.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with superiors, associates and the general public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Assists in creating and maintaining office databases and logs.
• Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records.
• Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining calendars, schedules, and reserves meeting room facilities or space.
• Types, photocopies, and distributes meeting agendas and/or minutes.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of legislative related documents and forms.
• Operates office machinery, such as microcomputers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
Plus
One (1) year of typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.
 
Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
 
Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
 

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.