Part Time Filing Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.87 Hourly
Location : 118 North Market Street - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Part-Time Non-Benefited
Job Number: FY26-00674
Department: Economic Development
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB INFORMATION
Non-exempt; part-time; 20 hours per week; varied scheduled between Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; no benefits
The Division of Economic Opportunity is seeking a part-time Administrative Specialist I to help keep our fast-paced, community-focused department running smoothly. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you'll provide friendly, professional support while managing a multi-line phone system, greeting guests, and assisting staff across multiple teams. This entry-level role plays an essential part in coordinating daily workflow, preparing routine correspondence, organizing files and records, scheduling meetings, processing mail, tracking office supplies, and supporting procurement and administrative tasks.
If you're organized, reliable, and energized by helping others, this position offers a great opportunity to build your skills, contribute to meaningful community initiatives, and be a valued part of a collaborative team within Economic Opportunity. We invite you to apply and join us in supporting programs that strengthen Frederick County's economic future.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as receptionist for the Division of Economic Opportunity
• Operate multi-line phone system to answer calls, directs callers appropriately, and take messages as needed
• Greet visitors and meeting attendees; provide information and/or assistance to visitors, as needed
• Provide quality customer service at all times, presenting a professional image when interacting with customers and staff
• Coordinate daily operations and workflow for multiple teams within the department
• Gather and compile information needed for staff members
• Disseminate information for the staff to assist with task management and operations
• Compose and compile professional correspondence, forms and memorandums and other written work for approval and signature
• Coordinate procurements and contracts as needed
• Basic data entry
• Review, process and prepare written, electronic and verbal administrative responses to phone calls and numerous email addresses
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for the staff
• Monitor and maintain office supplies
• Sort, organize, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Assist Economic Opportunity teams with administrative support
• Meet deadlines, complete work in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Create, update, and maintain manual and computerized files, filing systems and references
• Perform various clerical duties necessary to operation (photocopy, file, prepare mailing labels, sort mail, stuff envelopes, courier to other departments, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative support work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Basic knowledge of County policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of technology (i.e. computer, wireless devices, Internet)
• Basic knowledge of County procurement policies
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, manage time and effectively complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong internal and external customer service ability including ability to exhibit patience, tact and courtesy working collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work efficiently in Microsoft 365
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to utilize procurement software (including abilities in all different modules of the system)
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, including interdepartmentally
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to provide guidance and instruction to ensure adherence to County policies by the staff
• Ability to utilize various software applications and computer systems required of the position
• Ability to type efficiently, perform clerical duties, and data entry
• Skilled in verbal and written (English) communication and basic mathematical functions
• Skilled in phone etiquette
• Skilled in customer service
• Skilled in basic bookkeeping tasks

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR

• Experience in word processing, computerized spreadsheets, page layout, presentation, and other office programs
• Experience with Salesforce or INFOR
• Experience working in local government or other public sector environments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, and perform repetitive motions; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; rarely climb or stoop
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors and rarely outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, events, etc.
• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.
Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.
Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.
Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days
Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.
Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.
NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.
Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.
Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.
For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at
All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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This position is part-time at 20 hours per week and does not include benefits. Please select "Yes" to confirm that you understand and agree to this employment status. If you are not interested in part-time, non-benefited employment, please end your application submission now and revisit the Frederick County job opportunities webpage to explore other available positions

• Yes

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Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?

• Yes