Administrative Specialist I (Bilingual-Spanish)

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits This entry-level administrative role performs routine clerical, customer service, and office support duties for the Housing Division. The Administrative Specialist I manages daily workflow activities, prepares and processes standard correspondence and documents, schedules meetings and appointments, and assists with routine procurement and administrative tasks by following established procedures. Work at this level involves adhering to well-defined processes, maintaining accurate records, and providing reliable information to staff and the public, while ensuring clear communication with Spanish-speaking residents. Supervision is provided by the Department Head of Housing. NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.**For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.** **Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.** **TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:** Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. - 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment - 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover - 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays - Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending - Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care - 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit - County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Vesting after 5 years of service - Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc. - Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program - Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program - Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan **For more information, visit our** [**benefits**](https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/144/Benefits)**page on the Frederick County Government** [**job opportunities webpage**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/frederickmd)**.** - Provide clerical support to multiple projects/departments as directed (typing, filing, copying, scanning, data entry, document preparation and assembly) - Serve as first point of contact for a high volume of visitors and phone calls; determine the nature of inquiries and provide direct assistance or refer to appropriate staff, including communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals - Receive, open, sort and distribute mail for administrative staff; prepare outgoing intra- and inter-departmental mail and postal mail for pickup - Maintain and regularly update reference materials, forms, and informational packets to ensure accurate and accessible resources for the public - Respond to and coordinate maintenance requests for Bell Court Senior Apartments, ensuing timely communication with residents and follow-up with maintenance staff or contractors as needed - Respond to requests for housing resources by providing information and referrals as appropriate, ensuring clear co…