Salary : $64,190.00 - $124,695.00 Annually
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 01008
Department: Planning and Zoning
Opening Date: 10/08/2025
Position Description The Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to serve as an Executive Management Assistant I.
This appointed, at-will position provides comprehensive administrative and project support to the Planning and Zoning Officer (PZO) and plays a vital role in advancing the department's strategic and operational goals.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Major Duties and Responsibilities - Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and event logistics, including hosting and providing administrative support as needed.
- Oversee the Planning and Zoning Officer's inbox, calendar, and document management systems.
- Facilitate departmental objectives and goals by assisting with strategy development and implementation.
- Conduct research and analysis; develop, provide, and coordinate reports and briefings for the PZO.
- Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence on behalf of the PZO, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all outgoing communications.
- Coordinate and track complex projects related to communications, customer service, and financial administration.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and thorough experience providing executive-level assistance.
Supplemental Qualifications NOTE:
This is an appointed, at-will position serving at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Officer. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance at up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 8 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
- Twelve days provided per year, Thirteen in general election year
Annual Leave
- Less than 3 years - 13 days
- 3 years to less than 15 years - 20 days
- 15 years or more - 26 days
Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
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Only appointed and classified employees of Anne Arundel County are eligible to apply for this position. If you are not a current appointed or classified employee of Anne Arundel County, your application will not receive further consideration. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand this statement.
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field?
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Please list your degree type and major coursework completed.
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Do you have thorough experience providing executive-level assistance?
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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and MAJOR duties.
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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
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