Administrative Specialist I-Animal Control

Animal Control Administrative Assistant

Frederick County Government is seeking an Animal Control Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, secretarial, and data management support for the Animal Control Division. The position also performs reception duties for the office. Supervision is received from the Office Manager, Director, and / or Deputy Director.

Salary : $20.58 - $32.92 Hourly

Location : Animal Control - Frederick, MD

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : FY26-00224

The Frederick County Division of Animal Control is committed to serving the community through education and resources, humane law enforcement, and animal sheltering. Members of the Animal Control team have the unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in Frederick County.

Non-exempt (compensatory and / or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied hours during Animal Control's normal operating hours; every Wednesday from 8 : 00 a.m. 7 : 00 p.m., every Saturday from 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

This position provides administrative, secretarial, and data management support for the Animal Control Division. This position also performs reception duties for the office.

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.

Total compensation package : Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

Frederick County Government offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee :

• 11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and employee funded defined benefit pension plan
• Work / life balance programs include : employee assistance program and employee wellness program
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, lifetime benefit with long term care plan
• Coming in 2025 : employee health center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

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 the equivalent

Minimum 3 years of administrative support work experience which must include 1 year of direct customer service work experience

Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365

Ability to effectively take down and transcribe meeting minutes (verbatim) from audio recording and / or handwritten notes

Ability to effectively organize multiple tasks, establish priorities, and to complete assigned duties with minimum supervision

Ability to learn federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations governing the enforcement and control of animals, as well as other relevant sections of the Frederick County and Maryland State Code

Ability to learn, use, and comply with two-way radio communications regulations and standards

Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills

Strong math and clerical / record-keeping skills including the ability to accurately compile and verify statistical information, and to accurately prepare forms and reports

Discretion and good judgment in dealing with confidential matters and sensitive information

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, organizations, and the general public

Ability to maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor while dealing with the public in a wide variety of circumstances

Ability to effectively access and utilize word processing and data management systems and equipment assigned to the facility

Ability to communicate with co-workers and customers, explaining and relaying appropriate and accurate information

Preference may be given for work experience in a related setting to include any shelter, animal boarding facility, veterinary office, or other animal-related business

Work experience using a program registration or customer data management database

Work experience using PetPoint

Bilingual in Spanish

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly sitting; occasionally walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, and reaching

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly working indoors and rarely potentially exposed to infectious diseases

Ability to provide own transportation for daily banking transactions

Kind of examination (may include) : evaluation of qualifications and training, 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