Application Process:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates MUST submit their applications in a single PDF (cover letter, resume, references, and a one-page writing sample) to Valeria.Carranza@montgomerycountymd.gov with “Special Assistant” in the subject line .

Information about the Position:

Staff is hired on a one -year term contract with a term that expires in December. Continued employment is based on extension of the term which is typically but not always tied to work performance. The term will expire December 4, 2023 and continued employment will be based on extension of the term.

Job Description:

A progressive At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember seeks an energetic individual to serve as Scheduler and Case Aide.

The ideal candidate will have organizational abilities to track and schedule meeting requests, experience organizing successful events, and a passion for making positive change in Montgomery County. Responsibilities include helping residents with housing and other casework needs, following-up with county agencies and scheduling meetings for an active elected official.

Duties include scheduling and maintaining Councilmember’s calendar; researching and responding to inquiries from constituents as the lead caseworker; monitoring main Councilmember inbox and facilitating replies. This position requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, courtesy, confidentiality and discretion in responding to phone calls and visitors in a fast paced environment.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends. Montgomery County ties are a plus.

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.

To apply for this position, qualified candidates MUST submit their applications in a single PDF (cover letter, resume, references, and a one-page writing sample) to Valeria.Carranza@montgomerycountymd.gov with “Special Assistant” in the subject line .

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: None

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

1) Experience prioritizing schedule requests and managing an office calendar;

2) Experience in setting priorities and organizing work assignments within deadlines;

3) Demonstrated experience with direct public contact in a busy setting dealing with diverse communities and the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with people, both orally and in writing;

4) Experience in working effectively with constituents, community groups, and elected and appointed officials.