Prevailing Wage Coordinator (Management Aide)

Salary : $49,908.00 - $89,654.00 Annually

Location : Annapolis, MD

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08012

Department : Central Services

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Position Description

This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Prevailing Wage Coordinator (Management Aide) in the Office of Central Services with Anne Arundel County Government. This is paraprofessional work in administrative support or program functions or supervisory work of lower-level office support employees. The majority of personal contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, and non-profit and private sector organizations. The purposes of the contacts are for coordinating or carrying out program assignments in a cooperative nature towards mutual goals. Some employees in this class of work involves meeting with the public to assist in providing direct public assistance.

NATURE OF AND VARIETY OF WORK

A distinguishing characteristic of this class is that an employee in this class utilizes knowledge of subject-matter administrative areas or program functions, or regulations and procedures in carrying out a variety of related support activities in one or more programs. Assignments involve use of office automation equipment and appropriate software applications. The employee working in a supervisory capacity must supervise at least two full-time employees. If the employees supervised are part-time, seasonal, or temporary, the number of employees supervised may be determined by calculating full-time equivalent positions. The employee independently plans and carries out work, obtains necessary data or information, and selects appropriate methods and procedures to accomplish work. Problems encountered in carrying out assignments are resolved in accordance with office policies and accepted practices. The employee uses judgment in locating, selecting and applying guidelines, references and procedures to fit specific situations and exercises resourcefulness in adapting operating procedures to accommodate changes or special conditions. The work involves a range of repetitive issues requiring the employee to identify and analyze a variety of conditions and factors which impact accuracy, reliability or acceptability of further program processes or program activities. The work is primarily sedentary, performed in an office environment. Occasionally the work involves traveling to an active construction work site to examine files and records.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Note : The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Oversees varied group activity including educational, cultural, health, recreational and similar classes, activities, and programs.

Tracks and / or monitors the status of a client population in support of program activities.

Reviews work of supervised lower-level office support employees or employees determined by calculating full-time equivalent positions.

Compiles, organizes, and / or reconciles and analyzes data from various sources to maintain a variety of reports or databases on program services and activities; prepares reports of limited dimensions and complexity.

Maintains statistics and / or databases on information relating to program services, activities, or participants.

Performs data entry and utilizes a variety of office automation equipment and applicable software applications to originate / prepare records, documents, notices, reports, tables, and correspondence.

Performs administrative tasks to facilitate the operation to include database applications, reviewing documentation for accuracy / completeness and preparing correspondence.

Answers inquiries from the public and businesses relative to program-related regulations and procedures as well as requests for service.

Serves as staff to established boards and committees providing support services in technical program functions.

Defines and interprets regulations and requirements to applicants, other agencies and the general public.

Establishes and maintains files and records in support of program.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the program area relating to the department / agency to which the position is assigned.

Knowledge of supervisory practices.

Ability to supervise the work of assigned staff and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to operate computer equipment and software applications related to program assignment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.

Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office, if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an associate degree from an accredited college; and two (2) or more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.

NOTE : Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

NOTE : Completion of an associate degree from an accredited college may be substituted with an additional two (2) or more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position for up to a total of four (4) or more years of experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with Prevailing Wage and / or Local Hiring experience / knowledge.

• Medical / Health Insurance Plans

Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO

CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

EyeMed

Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Less than 3 years - 13 days

3 to less than 15 years - 20 days

15 years or more - 26 days

Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Dependent Care Reimbursement

Health Care Reimbursement

Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

United Legal Benefits

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the degree earned. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."

Completion of an associate degree from an accredited college may be substituted with an additional two (2) or more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position for up to a total of four (4) or more years of experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position. Does this substitution language apply to you?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter how you meet the substitution of completion of an associate degree from an accredited college may be substituted with an additional two (2) or more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position for up to a total of four (4) or more years of experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position. Please include duties, position title and length of time. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."

Do you have two (2) or more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program / specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."

Do you have Prevailing Wage and / or Local Hiring experience / knowledge?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge / id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N / A.

Required Question

Salary : $49,908 - $89,654