Counsel Liaison
Prince George's County GovernmentNature and Variety of Work
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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 Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counsel Liaison, (Administrative Assistant 4G) grade G27 position, in the Director's Office.
About the Position
This position serves as the highest level of professional, administrative, and supervisory support within the Department. The role is responsible for managing the most complex and sensitive administrative assignments and providing advanced, non-routine administrative assistance.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
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Serving as the County Counsel Legislative Liaison for the Department, receives County legislative initiatives from the Director for preliminary review.
Considers fiscal and programmatic impact after input and advice from the Director, Deputy Directors and subject matter experts from the Department’s Divisions.
Monitors and develops legislative initiatives, packages with input from the Director and Deputy Directors.
Monitors and ensures all legislative deadlines are met on behalf of the Department.
Serves as Liaison during State Legislature for Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) and is responsible for monitoring the County’s electronic legislative tracking system – Engagifi.
Facilitates the development of testimony per Division, upon request of the IGA and submits testimony to the County Executive’s office in a timely manner.
Develops and drafts Administrative Procedures in conjunction with input from the Division’s subject matter experts and reviews Prince George’s County Code to determine if all regulations have been developed where required under County Code.
Conducts trainings, in coordination with the County’s Office of Human Rights and works closely with this office to carry out program mandates.
Manages Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests and coordinates with Associate Directors in preparing responses to those requests, including providing guidance, in coordination with the Office of Law.
- The incumbent is expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgment within established departmental policies. Work is performed under general supervision, with performance evaluated through conferences, reports, and the successful completion of assigned tasks. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment under the supervision of the Director of the Department of the Environment. This position is designated “essential” in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.
Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, or Public or Business Administration; or field closely related to assignment/functional area.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government or legislation. At least one (1) year of experience involved in supervision of high-level administrative staff.
- Active status with The Bar of Maryland
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Extensive knowledge of the principles and methods of public administration and local government.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental research and analysis practices, data collection and analysis best management practices and environmental regulations, policy and law.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
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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 3, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
- 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.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. 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.,
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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