About the Department

Please note: The anticipated hiring range for this position (LSA I, Grade N18) will be $64,104 to $83,460, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles seeks a highly organized, responsive, and discreet professional to serve as Scheduler and Administrative Aide (Legislative Sr. Aide I). This position manages the Councilmember's calendar and engagement logistics, serves as a primary point of contact for scheduling requests, helps ensure the Councilmember is fully prepared for each commitment, and supports responsive service to residents and community partners across Montgomery County.

The successful candidate will understand that every calendar decision affects the Councilmember's ability to lead, legislate, serve constituents, and remain present throughout a County of more than one million residents. The role requires careful prioritization, timely communication, excellent follow-through, and the confidence to make sound recommendations while keeping the Councilmember and Chief of Staff informed.

Position Duties

Specific job responsibilities include:

Manage and strategically coordinate the Councilmember’s calendar, including meetings, community events, speaking engagements, briefings, travel, and preparation time.
Evaluate and prioritize scheduling requests based on office priorities, constituent impact, logistics, and the Councilmember’s availability.
Coordinate meeting and event logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, briefing materials, speaking roles, transportation, and follow-up.
Prepare daily schedules and maintain a forward-looking calendar to identify conflicts, deadlines, preparation needs, and upcoming decisions.
Serve as a professional point of contact for constituents, community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders.
Support constituent casework by documenting requests, coordinating with County agencies and office staff, and tracking matters through resolution.
Maintain accurate calendars, scheduling records, contact lists, trackers, and other administrative systems.
Provide administrative and operational support, including occasional evening and weekend community events and special projects.
Work closely with the Chief of Staff and office team to ensure strong communication, timely follow-through, and effective office operations.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, communications or administrative professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Other Qualifications

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

Experience supporting an elected official, executive, or senior leader.
Experience managing a high-volume calendar and competing priorities.
Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, and briefing materials.
Experience with constituent service, government operations, or community engagement.
Familiarity with Montgomery County and its diverse communities.

Applicants should submit all materials required in the official Montgomery County recruitment posting by the stated deadline. Recommended materials include a resume and a cover letter describing the applicant's experience managing complex schedules, supporting senior leaders, serving the public, and handling competing priorities.

Benefits

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

Supplemental Questions

MQ Question LEGISLATIVE SENIOR AIDE I(000719)

What is your highest level of completed education?

N/A
High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Juris Doctor
Doctorate

MQ Question LEGISLATIVE SENIOR AIDE I (000719)

How many years of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, communications or administrative professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration?

No Experience
1 Year Experience
2 Year's Experience
3 Year's Experience
4 Year's Experience
5+ Year's Experience

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Montgomery County (MD)
Address: 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone: 240-777-5000
Website: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr