Office Coordinator

Description

Position Overview

The Office Coordinator is the organizational anchor of the Town’s Public Works Department. You’ll help keep operations running smoothly by connecting people, information, and processes, ensuring staff, residents, vendors, and Town leadership receive timely, accurate, and well-coordinated support.

Starting Salary Range: $26.65– $30.65/hour, based on experience
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Details can be found on the Town website at https://townoflaplata.org/35/Employment

ADA Statement
The Town of La Plata is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. Individuals who may need accommodations in the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department (ada@townoflaplata.org). Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What You’ll Do

You’ll manage the daily flow of administrative and operational activity that keeps Public Works moving. That includes preparing polished documents and materials for staff and Town Council, coordinating communications with residents and vendors, maintaining organized records and digital files, and keeping financial activity on track, from invoices and purchase orders to project-related expenses. You’ll also support procurement tasks, help organize schedules and department communications, and keep essential Public Works content updated on the Town website.

As part of the department’s service commitments, you will act as the primary liaison for Parks & Recreation coordination and serve as the designated ADA Title II Coordinator for Public Works, ensuring accessibility remains woven into everyday operations.

How You Make an Impact

Your work directly strengthens the department’s efficiency, transparency, and connection to the community. By keeping financial tracking accurate, documentation thorough, and communication clear, you make it possible for crews, leadership, and partner departments to focus on delivering high-quality public services. Your coordination role helps maintain continuity, and your ADA support ensures the Town meets federal accessibility obligations while building an inclusive environment for all residents.

For a full job description, please contact the Town of La Plata Human Resources Department at hrdept@townoflaplata.org.

Requirements

Education & Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when it provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of administrative, clerical, office support, customer service, finance support, or related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• ADA Coordinator certification
• Associate degree or coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, office administration, or a related field,
• Experience working in a municipal, public sector, public works, utilities, construction, engineering, or similar operational environment.
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, expense tracking, budget support, agenda preparation, or document routing.
• Experience using financial, work order, or document management software.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Maryland Driver’s license