Office Services Coordinator, Grade N16

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is a civilian agency managed by professionals in the correctional field. The Management Services Division (MSD) serves as an advisory function to employees, the Director, and the Senior Management Team in the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) and implements performance accountability programs and general management practices. The division is composed of Budget, Procurement and Contracts, Employee Health, Welfare and Safety, Fiscal Management, and Human Resources.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Management Services Division is seeking an experienced and skilled individual to work as an Office Services Coordinator. The MSD Office Services Coordinator provides administrative assistance for many of the sections in the Management Services Division, such as Procurement, Financials, Budgeting, Human Resources, Employee Support Unit, Health, Safety and Employee Welfare, etc.

The selected individual will be responsible for providing administrative assistance in a high-demand, multi-task-oriented working environment. The incumbent in this position needs to demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully and equitably with people. Effectively communicate with a diverse population of clients while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of various public safety organizations, private organizations, and the general public. The employee must have the ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside of the office as needed. A County vehicle will be provided as necessary.

This position is located with the administrative area of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, Maryland. 

The person in this position will primarily work with the workers’ compensation, light duty, and safety committee under the direction of the Health, Safety, and Welfare administrator and will work with the Risk Management and Procurement administrator, updating contracts using templates, tracking contracts and certificates of insurance, etc.

• The incumbent will be responsible for setting up and maintaining files, including archive files.
• Arranging meetings and managing calendars.
• Preparing a variety of documents such as letters, memoranda, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attending meetings and providing summary notes for distribution.
• Assisting with the coordination of department- and county-sponsored events.
• Entering data in ERP-Oracle to process invoices.
• Creating requisitions and running various reports.
• Purchasing items using a P-card.
• Assisting with financial and administrative functions relating to the DOCR fleet of vehicles.
• Updating various databases.
• Delivering and/or picking up items from the County’s central mail room.
• Making recommendations for office automation.

Prior to appointment, the selected applicant must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, medical review, and a drug/alcohol screen.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please click or copy and paste the following link: https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/12.10.01.22.aspx

Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history check to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.

The selected candidate must be able to receive certification from the State of Maryland to complete criminal record checks. Certification in fingerprinting, METERS, and Oracle must be obtained within the first three months of being in the position.

• Experience working with FMLA policies, procedures, and processes.

• Experience with workers’ compensation procedures and processes.
• Experience working with and processing confidential data.
• Knowledge or experience in methods, principles, and techniques associated with research, data collection and reconciliation, and report writing.
• Experience analyzing and reviewing data.
• Experience at an intermediate or advanced level using Outlook, Word, and basic to intermediate level using Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Navigating the internet at an advanced level.
• Knowledge or experience in inputting, navigation, and report generation in Oracle.
• Experience providing multiple administrative functions or support in a time-sensitive environment requiring confidentiality.
• Experience providing administrative support to multiple people within an organization and/or work unit.