Howard County Government, MD Jobs

53 open positions

53 current openings at Howard County Government, MD across 11 departments. Listed pay $16–$50/hr · $42k–$149k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

Showing 20 of 53 jobs

Administrative Support Technician III - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Service Division

Howard County Government, MD · Public Works · Closes Oct 12

Maryland, United States Full time $46,169.00 - $88,974.00 Annually

Administrative and Technical Support work for the Bureau's Customer Service Division.

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCommunicationOrganizational skills
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Major Crimes Unit Paralegal - (Administrative Technician)-Major Crimes, State's Attorney's Office

Howard County Government, MD · State's Attorney's Office · Closes Oct 13

Maryland, United States Full time $56,925.00 - $109,768.00 Annually
NCIC/MILES database systemLegal researchCase preparationDiscovery management
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Waste Water Operator III - (Water Reclamation Plant Operator III) - Public Works, Utilities

Howard County Government, MD · Public Works · Closes Oct 14

Savage Full time $60,866.00 - $98,807.00 Annually

An employee in this class works with others on an assigned rotating shift basis to control Plant operations and maintain grounds and equipment.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Operations Supervisor I, Public Works, Shared Septic/Reclaimed Water Division

Howard County Government, MD · Public Works · Closes Oct 14

Savage Full time $66,629.00 - $120,831.00 Annually

This is a front-line field supervisory position directing the activities of the Shared Septic/Reclaimed Water crew.

hydraulic excavatorsforkliftscompressorstrenchers
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Contingent Professional – Technology & Communication Services, Systems Help Desk

Howard County Government, MD · Technology & Communication Services · Closes Oct 15

Columbia Contingent $32.00 - $76.00 Annually

As part of Help Desk Support group, will be responsible for phone support, imaging, deployment, and asset management of end point devices.

Windows 10+ OSantivirus softwareMicrosoft OfficeBomgar support
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
View details Apply

Family Support Center Service Coordinator-(Human Services Specialist I)-Community Resources & Svcs.

Howard County Government, MD · Community Resources and Services · Closes Oct 16

Maryland, United States Full time $56,925.00 - $109,768.00 Annually

Responsible for the overall coordination of child-centered, family-focused, and community-based support services for The Office of Children and Families’ (OCF) Family Support Center (FSC) Program.

Case managementFamily engagementCommunity outreachData reporting
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Administrative Support Technician III, Records Evening

Howard County Government, MD · Police · Closes Oct 19

Columbia Full time $46,176.00 - $49,067.20 Annually

This position is an advanced, highly responsible technical one, performing critical tasks for the police department, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or…

METERS/NCIC certificationNCIC CN1 certificationMPTC Instructor CertificationNCIC Instructor Certification
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Contingent Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Program Assistant - Community Resources & Services

Howard County Government, MD · Community Resources and Services · Closes Oct 19

Maryland, United States Part-time $32.00 - $76.00 Annually

This part-time position will support the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention by assisting with administrative coordination, task management, meeting logistics, outreach follow-up, and light research.

database managementspreadsheet applicationsvirtual platformswritten and professional communication
Last seen Oct 10, 2026
View details Apply

Victim Witness Human Services (Human Services Specialist I) - State's Attorney's Office

Howard County Government, MD · State's Attorney's Office · Closes Oct 20

Maryland, United States Full time $56,925.00 - $109,768.00 Annually

To assist crime victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system by answering their questions and concerns, making referrals to agencies that would provide additional assistance, and provide courtroom…

Bilingual Spanish SpeakingCustomer service
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Correctional Dietary Officer - Corrections

Howard County Government, MD · Corrections · Closes Oct 23

Jessup Full time $58,535.00 - $104,637.00 Annually

Performs correctional work at the full performance level under supervision from a technical superior and is responsible for maintaining security and the custody and care of incarcerated persons in the Howard County…

Food preparationInmate supervision
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Emergency Management Specialist II - (Administrative Analyst II) - Fire, Emergency Management

Howard County Government, MD · Fire & Rescue Services · Closes Oct 28

Ellicott City Full time $77,422.00 - $149,082.00 Annually

Applies the principles and practices of emergency management to perform intermediate professional administrative work and program/project management in the Office of Emergency Management, supporting various County…

Emergency managementProgram/project managementEOC systemsProfessional writing
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Nature Center Early Childhood Program Educator

Howard County Government, MD · Recreation & Parks · Closes Nov 21

Columbia Part-time $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Responsible for the development and implementation of early childhood programming in coordination with the Robinson Nature Center (RNC) Director, RNC Program Manager, and RNC Early Childhood Programs Coordinator.

WordExcelAccessAED
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Part-time Contingent Facility Leader - Robinson Nature Center - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government, MD · Recreation & Parks · Closes Nov 21

Columbia Contingent $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This position performs intermediate level recreation services work ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Center.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

North Laurel Private Swim Lesson Instructor

Howard County Government, MD · Recreation & Parks · Closes Dec 9

Laurel Contingent $16.50 - $20.50 Hourly

Provide private/semi-private swimming lesson instruction.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)CPO/Aquatics Facility OperatorAEDRed Cross swim lessons
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Human Services Specialist III - County Administration, Office of Consumer Protection

Howard County Government, MD · County Administration · Closes Dec 31

Maryland, United States Full time $77,422.00 - $149,082.00 Annually

Serves as the Senior Investigator and Arbitration Case Manager for the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP).

Microsoft Officedatabasesvirtual platformsnegotiation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Park Maintenance Worker - Contingent - Horticulture and Land Management

Howard County Government, MD

Columbia Full-time $19 - $21 / hour

Grounds maintenance workers support Howard County Recreation and Parks by operating commercial mowing equipment and performing landscape maintenance tasks.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Inclusion Companions

Howard County Government, MD

Columbia Full-time $17 - $24 / hour

Inclusion Companions provide individualized support to people with disabilities, ensuring their participation in recreation programs.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Lateral Police Officer

Howard County Government, MD

Marriottsville, MD, United States Full-time $70,200 - $128,814

Howard County Police Department is recruiting Lateral Police Officers to serve a diverse community between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader- Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government, MD

Columbia Part-time $16 - $25 / hour

Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader needed to support evening and weekend programs for teens and adults with mild to severe disabilities.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Sports Tournament Site Supervisor - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government, MD

Columbia Full-time $16 - $25 / hour

The Sports Tournament Site Supervisor oversees daily operations of sports tournaments, ensuring safe, timely play and compliance with rules.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

About Howard County Government, MD jobs

Howard County Government, MD has 53 open positions, mostly in Columbia, Ellicott City and Savage. Openings include Administrative Support Technician III - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Service Division, Major Crimes Unit Paralegal - (Administrative Technician)-Major Crimes, State's Attorney's Office and Waste Water Operator III - (Water Reclamation Plant Operator III) - Public Works, Utilities. The departments hiring most are Recreation & Parks, Public Works and State's Attorney's Office. Typical posted pay is $78k–$94k/yr or $18.50–$22/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Emergency Management Specialist II - (Administrative Analyst II) - Fire, Emergency ManagementEllicott City
$77k–$149k/yr
Human Services Specialist III - County Administration, Office of Consumer Protection
$77k–$149k/yr
Lateral Police Officer
$70k–$129k/yr
Operations Supervisor I, Public Works, Shared Septic/Reclaimed Water DivisionSavage
$67k–$121k/yr
Major Crimes Unit Paralegal - (Administrative Technician)-Major Crimes, State's Attorney's Office
$57k–$110k/yr
Family Support Center Service Coordinator-(Human Services Specialist I)-Community Resources & Svcs.
$57k–$110k/yr
Victim Witness Human Services (Human Services Specialist I) - State's Attorney's Office
$57k–$110k/yr
Correctional Dietary Officer - CorrectionsJessup
$59k–$105k/yr
Waste Water Operator III - (Water Reclamation Plant Operator III) - Public Works, UtilitiesSavage
$61k–$99k/yr
Administrative Support Technician III - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Service Division
$46k–$89k/yr
Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader- Recreation & ParksColumbia
$16–$25/hr
Sports Tournament Site Supervisor - Recreation & ParksColumbia
$16–$25/hr
Inclusion CompanionsColumbia
$17–$24/hr
Administrative Support Technician III, Records EveningColumbia
$46k–$49k/yr
Part-time Contingent Facility Leader - Robinson Nature Center - Recreation & ParksColumbia
$16–$21/hr
Park Maintenance Worker - Contingent - Horticulture and Land ManagementColumbia
$19–$21/hr
North Laurel Private Swim Lesson InstructorLaurel
$16.50–$20.50/hr
Nature Center Early Childhood Program EducatorColumbia
$17–$20/hr

Openings by department

Recreation & Parks
5
Public Works
4
State's Attorney's Office
2
Community Resources and Services
2
Sheriff's Office
2
Technology & Communication Services
1
Police
1
Corrections
1
Fire & Rescue Services
1
County Administration
1

Top skills at Howard County Government, MD

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Virtual platforms
3 jobs
Interpersonal skills
3 jobs
Microsoft Office
2 jobs
Case management
2 jobs
AED
2 jobs

Pay by role at Howard County Government, MD

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Utility Worker$23.20–$25.60/hr14
Administrative Support Technician$22.20–$25.04/hr11
Motor Equipment Operator$45,933–$74,534/yr9
Maintenance Mechanic$23.20–$26.25/hr7
Operations$32.03–$35.02/hr7
Human Services Specialist$77,422–$101,377/yr6
Administrative Analyst$63,034–$121,532/yr6
Park Maintenance Contingent Worker$19–$21/hr5

Howard County Government, MD Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does Howard County Government have open?

Howard County Government, MD has 53 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which Howard County Government departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Recreation & Parks, Public Works, State's Attorney's Office, Community Resources and Services, Sheriff's Office.

What does Howard County Government pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $16–$50/hr · $42k–$149k/yr.

Which Howard County Government jobs close soon?

6 openings close within the next 7 days.