PT Administrative Assistant - Public Works

The City of Bowie is seeking a motivated and professional individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to provide critical administrative support to the Public Works Director. In this part-time role, the successful candidate will assist the Director in coordinating departmental activities, preparing documents and reports, maintaining records, and performing other assigned duties to support the efficient operation of the Public Works Department’s Administrative Division. Additional duties will include regular interaction with public works staff, as well as with employees in other City departments, outside agencies, and the general public. This position will require a weekly schedule of approximately 22.5 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience including typing/data entry, filing, and answering telephones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with establishing and maintaining various filing systems
• Knowledge of methods, principles, and techniques associated with research, data collection and report preparation

PAY RATE: $26.84 per hour

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the City’s website at: www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link. All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October23, 2026 by 5:00 PM

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and

inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie.

Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 450 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives.

The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options