Dynamic Office Assistant for Public Works

Baltimore County, MD; Overlea (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an entry-level office administrator for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities. Under general supervision, the role involves a range of clerical tasks, including document preparation, data handling, and customer greetings.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of typing/secretarial experience and proficiency with Word, databases, spreadsheets, and Workday. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year typing, word processing, or secretarial experience preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing, database management, and spreadsheets required.

Responsibilities

• Uses office systems to prepare letters, memos, and materials from drafts or instructions.
• Proofreads documents for grammar and punctuation and prepares them for distribution.
• Maintains office databases and logs; retrieves and revises records as needed.
• Produces reports from data sources and assembles data for narratives and statistics.
• Creates and updates office spreadsheets and filing systems.
• Greets visitors and answers routine inquiries; routes complex questions to staff.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheet software

Communication skills

Workday

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office machines

Computers

Fax/Scanners/Printers

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking an entry-level office administrator for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities. Under general supervision, the role involves a range of clerical tasks, including document preparation, data handling, and customer greetings.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of typing/secretarial experience and proficiency with Word, databases, spreadsheets, and Workday. Overtime may be required.