Administrative Manager, Fire/EMS Department

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking applicants to fill an Administrative Manager (Administrative Specialist 1G) position, grade G29, in the Office of the Fire Chief.

About the Position

This is professional management level administrative generalist work performed in conjunction with the administration of a major program within a department. As such, incumbents are restricted to reporting to the highest level of County officials (i.e., County Executive, Council Administrator, County Council Chairman, Department Head). An employee at this level performs highly responsible administrative and executive secretarial work characterized by managing and coordinating overall office duties and activities. An incumbent may provide administrative/secretarial support to an independent board or commission. Work requires knowledge and experience and initiative to perform assignments not covered by established procedures. Employees exercise sound independent judgment. Typically, incumbents supervise and develop innovative practices to improve office efficiency. Contacts are diverse, valuing County employees, elected officials, business organizations and citizens.

About the Agency
The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

• Performs executive level secretarial/administrative duties in support of the Fire Chief and the Executive Officer to the Fire Chief (Assistant Fire Chief).

• Assists management in identifying resolving problems related to financial, personnel, and material requirements.
• Assists in developing budget estimates and justifications; ensures that funding is used in accordance with operating budgets.
• Counsels management in developing and monitoring sound organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures, and ensures effective use of human resources, monies, and materials.
• Collaborates with personnel representatives in resolving management problems which results from changes in work and which significantly impact jobs and employees.

• Acts as liaison between supervisor and other departmental employees.
• Attends meetings, hearings and conferences; takes notes and prepares minutes and summaries.

• Serves as special project coordinator of various County programs or projects; evaluates various alternatives and recommends optimum solutions to management.
• Serves as County representative to local, state, and federal task forces and committees characterizing and defending the County's posture or interest.
• Prepares and presents briefings to senior management officials.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible executive level secretarial/administrative experience supporting an executive or department head, working with the public and office management.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates may also demonstrate the preferred qualifications listed below:

• Five (5) years of prior experience supporting senior leadership, preferably in a public safety or government environment.
• Five (5) years demonstrated ability to draft executive correspondence, briefing documents, talking points, and formal departmental communications.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated ability to manage sensitive personnel, operational, and compliance information.
• Ten (10 years in skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, scheduling platforms, and workflow tools.
• Five (5) years of proven executive-level capability to professionally represent the Office of the Fire Chief in both intra-agency and external stakeholders.
• Five (5) years of proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced command environment.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 

Tentative Interview Dates:  July 20-24, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment:  Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. 
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.