| Location | Wheaton, MD |
| Salary | $72,567–$115,363 Per Year |
Administrative Specialist I/II. Grade N18/N21
Salary
$72,567.00 - $115,363.00 Annually
Location
2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-00649
Department
Department of Permitting Services
Division
DPS 75 Central Services Unit
Opening Date
10/27/2026
Closing Date
11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Safety, sustainability, and economic development are the hallmarks of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). The department issues approximately 40,000 building permits a year and conducts thousands of inspections by local code officials. With a staff of about 240 employees, DPS's five divisions include: commercial building construction; customer support and outreach; land development; residential construction and fire code compliance; and zoning and code compliance. From its award-winning programs to providing excellent customer service in the office and in the field, DPS's commitment to its customers is summed up by its tagline: "Your Project Partner."
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Permitting Services is currently recruiting an Administrative Specialist II, Grade N21, to join our Central Services Unit. The Department is seeking a detail-oriented person with experience reconciling financial transactions and in the processes and inner workings of a fee payment office, including receipts, deposits, refunds, and audit procedures.
The position may be underfilled as an Administrative Specialist I, Grade 18. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the position, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion through the series to the Administrative Specialist II, Grade 21.
What Youll Be Doing
The position performs a full range of professional administrative and financial support duties for the Central Services Unit (CSU). It serves as the lead administrative specialist for financials and for the Fee Payment Office. The position ensures departmental compliance with established financial policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework after the initial training and probationary period.
Off-site Work Requirement: This position may require attendance at meetings or work assignments at off-site locations during certain periods. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel and flexibility in their work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Administrative Specialist-II, Grade 21:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional administrative experience related to accounting, banking processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related areas.
If underfilling at the Administrative Specialist I, Grade 18:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative experience related to accounting, banking processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related areas.
Equivalency For All:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Substitutions:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Work Environment: The work is primarily performed in an office environment and involves normal, everyday discomforts. The work environment is adequately lighted, heated/cooled, and ventilated, and does not require that the employee take special measures to control environmental conditions.
Physical Demands: The work requires ordinary physical effort, including sitting, using microcomputer equipment, walking, standing, bending, and reaching for or carrying light items associated with working in an office environment. Work does not result in noticeable fatigue.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical examination and a drug screening.
Financial Disclosure Statement: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement, and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, 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 applicants 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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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Do you have a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field?
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How many years of professional administrative experience do you have in accounting, finance, banking or related fields?
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000