Program Support Assistant

Prince George's County, MD Government -
Hyattsville, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,380 - $84,660 a year
8 hours ago

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

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.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Program Support Assistant (Human Resources Assistant 3G) position, Grade G17, in the Background and Compliance Division.

About the Position

This is the senior/lead performance level of paraprofessional human resources administrative work designed to assist professional level human resources analysts within the Office of Human Resources Management’s Background and Compliance Division. The employee supports background screening, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, procurement activities, and general divisional operations. Work requires independent judgment, organization, attention to detail, and strict confidentiality.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) provides HR services, policies, and programs to support the County's government employees. OHRM is committed to supporting the County's workforce by providing comprehensive human resources services and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and workforce development, OHRM plays a vital role in ensuring that the County attracts and retains top talent while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Examples of Work

Reviews and processes program requests and supporting documents.

Maintains tracking systems, calendars, records, and confidential files.
Responds to routine inquiries from applicants, employees, agencies, and vendors.
Prepares and proofreads correspondence, reports, notices, and presentations.
Assists with updating forms, procedures, guides, and administrative processes.
Monitors assignments, deadlines, and outstanding program actions.
Supports pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing activities.
Processes purchasing transactions and maintains office supply inventories.
Coordinates administrative activities with divisional staff and external partners.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Administration, Psychology, or closely related field
One (1) year of experience providing technical human resources support in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations or pensions and investments; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

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

Experience providing administrative or paraprofessional support in a background investigation, compliance, medical, or public-sector environment.
Experience reviewing forms and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
Experience maintaining confidential personnel, medical, or applicant records.
Experience using tracking systems, spreadsheets, databases, and shared electronic files.
Experience preparing and proofreading correspondence, reports, notices, and presentations.
Experience processing purchase requests, invoices, purchase-card transactions, or other procurement documents.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
Strong written and verbal communication, customer-service, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience using SAP or a similar financial or procurement system.

Additional Information

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: August 10-12, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 7915 Anchor Street, Hyattsville, 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, where applicable.

Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is designated as essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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