Legislative Tracking and Policy Support Specialist

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days sick leave

10 days annual leave

5 days personal leave

13 paid holidays

Defined Contribution Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Up to 80% tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks an Administrative Support Specialist to monitor and document State legislative activity affecting Calvert County. The role updates bill tracking records, tracks deadlines, and prepares routine summaries under the County Attorney’s Office guidance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, organizing bill histories, and producing timely reports. Availability for extended hours during peak deadlines is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; coursework in public administration, political science, legal studies or related field preferred.
• One year of administrative, records management, government support or related experience; legislative tracking or legal office experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor House and Senate bills, amendments, hearing schedules, and bill status during Maryland General Assembly session.
• Maintain and update legislative tracking documents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare routine status reports and summaries using established formats for review.
• Track hearing dates, deadlines, and amendment filings; alert staff to time-sensitive actions.
• Organize legislative materials, bill histories, summaries and reference documents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written summaries

Deadline management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Word

Job description

ATTENTION: This job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either:

(A) October 21, 2026, or

(B) The date that 50 applications are received; whichever occurs first.

If the announcement closes on the date that 50 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59 pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 50.

Job Summary

Performs administrative support work related to monitoring and documenting State legislative activity affecting Calvert County government. The position updates bill tracking records, monitors legislative deadlines and status changes, compiles information received from County departments, and prepares routine summaries and reports for review. Work is performed under established procedures and the direction of the County Attorney’s Office or designee.

Essential Job Functions

Monitors House and Senate bills, cross-filed legislation, amendments, hearing schedules, and bill status throughout the Maryland General Assembly session.

Maintains and updates the County’s legislative tracking documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution of information.

Reviews bill information for status, deadlines, sponsors, and amendments and refers questions to the County Attorney’s Office flagging items requiring legal review or departmental input.

Requests and compiles information from departments using established procedures.

Assists the County Attorney’s Office with organizing legislative materials, bill histories, summaries, and reference documents.

Prepares routine status reports and summaries using established formats for review.

Tracks hearing dates, testimony deadlines, amendment filings, and crossover timelines; alerts appropriate staff to time-sensitive actions.

Responds to routine information requests or forwards inquiries to the appropriate staff member.

Ensures proper recordkeeping and version control for legislative documents and correspondence.

Uses spreadsheets, databases, and document management systems to organize and analyze legislative information.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive legal, policy, and governmental information.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required to support legislative monitoring and policy coordination during the legislative session.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Legislative processes and bill tracking at the State level.
• Governmental organization and interdepartmental coordination.
• Office procedures, records management, and document control.
• Basic legal and policy terminology.

Skill in--

• Analyzing and organizing complex written information.
• Preparing clear, concise written summaries and updates.
• Managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Ability to--

• Track and manage large volumes of detailed information accurately.
• Identify issues requiring escalation to legal or executive leadership.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, administrators, and department staff.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Works independently on assigned tasks while following established procedures

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

Associate’s degree required. Coursework in public administration, political science, legal studies, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

One year of administrative, records management, government support, legislative support, or related experience. Experience with legislative tracking, governmental affairs, or legal offices is desirable.

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Special Requirements:

Availability to work extended hours during peak legislative deadlines may be required.

Physical Demands:

Operation of keyboard devices for sustained periods; routine office work.

Unusual Demands:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions, strict deadlines, rapidly changing priorities, and high-volume workload during the legislative session.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $30.60 - $32.78 per hour; $55,692 - $59,660 annually

Grade 721, full-time position, 35 hours per week

County Attorney's Office

Position closing date: October 21, 2026

Please Note:

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on October 22nd.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Please Note:

A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.