Scheduler and Administrative Aide (Legislative Sr. Aide I), Grade N18

Please note: The anticipated hiring range for this position (LSA I, Grade N18) will be $64,104 to $83,460, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles seeks a highly organized, responsive, and discreet professional to serve as Scheduler and Administrative Aide (Legislative Sr. Aide I). This position manages the Councilmember's calendar and engagement logistics, serves as a primary point of contact for scheduling requests, helps ensure the Councilmember is fully prepared for each commitment, and supports responsive service to residents and community partners across Montgomery County.

The successful candidate will understand that every calendar decision affects the Councilmember's ability to lead, legislate, serve constituents, and remain present throughout a County of more than one million residents. The role requires careful prioritization, timely communication, excellent follow-through, and the confidence to make sound recommendations while keeping the Councilmember and Chief of Staff informed.

Specific job responsibilities include:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. 

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends.

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, communications or administrative professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.

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

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, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

Applicants should submit all materials required in the official Montgomery County recruitment posting by the stated deadline. Recommended materials include a resume and a cover letter describing the applicant's experience managing complex schedules, supporting senior leaders, serving the public, and handling competing priorities. 

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 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 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 County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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.