Assistant Administrative Officer To County Council

Position Description

The Anne Arundel County Council seeks an Assistant Administrative Officer. This is an appointed position in the County’s Legislative Branch and is an opportunity to serve the seven (7) elected officials who make up the County Council and the more than 590,000 citizens of Anne Arundel County.

The general role of this position is to provide superb administrative support to ensure a successful legislative process. The position serves as a “second-in-command” and is supervised by the Administrative Officer to carry out the County Council’s aims and objectives and ensure that the statutory and other provisions affecting the running of the County Council are observed. This is a full-time, appointed, and exempt upper management position located in Annapolis, Maryland, which serves primarily in the office with some opportunity for remote work.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this description are not intended to include all of the essential functions of the position. )

• Review all legislation and prepare for introduction for conformity with the Maryland Legislative Drafting Manual and County standards

• Work collaboratively with the Legislative Counsel, assisting with the drafting of legislation as needed

• Attend all meetings of the County Council

• Create, maintain, and archive legislative files

• Oversee and proof supplementation of the County Code on a regular basis

• Prepare an annual compilation of all laws passed by the County Council

• Assist in maintaining the County Council website

• Assist the Administrative Officer in the direction of the office

• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a college-level degree and/or will have thorough experience drafting or preparing legal or legislative documents. Experience working with Google applications, the Zoom meeting platform, and Microsoft Word is required. Strong analytical and critical thinking, and adaptability skills must be demonstrated.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in:

• Reviewing and proofing legal or legislative documents, document management, and/or working with legislators.
• Candidates who have earned a legal, public policy, or public administration degree or certificate.
• Some supervisory experience is also preferred.