Public-Planning Administrative Specialist

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT is seeking an administrative support specialist for the Long-Range Planning Division. The role includes coordinating outreach, maintaining planning content, and preparing meeting materials.

Responsibilities cover communications, legal notices, agenda/minute uploads, and assistance with long-range plans like the Comprehensive Plan. Some evenings/weekends may be required; background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field.
• Two years in land use planning or public sector collaboration preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may suffice.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Long-Range Planning Division to meet goals and objectives.
• Assist in coordinating community outreach events and initiatives.
• Attend outreach events, provide staff support, and assist with setup/breakdown (evenings/weekends as needed).
• Answer phones, direct calls, and assist visitors and staff with inquiries.
• Maintain the Calvert-St. Mary's MPO website and other planning content.
• Prepare legal ads and meeting notices for public hearings and posts.
• Upload meeting agendas/minutes to Diligent and the website for MPO and planning bodies.
• Prepare correspondence, maintain schedules, logs, and submittal records.
• Draft press releases and coordinate with Public Information Office.
• Support administration and implementation of long-range plans, including Comprehensive Plan and related documents.
• Relieve receptionist duties as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy understanding

Public representation

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Office procedures & software

Multitasking

Website editing

Education

Associate's degree or higher in planning or related field

Maryland driver's license

Equivalent education/experience considered

Job description

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT is seeking an administrative support specialist for the Long-Range Planning Division. The role includes coordinating outreach, maintaining planning content, and preparing meeting materials.

Responsibilities cover communications, legal notices, agenda/minute uploads, and assistance with long-range plans like the Comprehensive Plan. Some evenings/weekends may be required; background check and drug test are required.