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County Executive Marc Elrich Encourages Job Seekers to Attend Montgomery County Career Fair and Hiring Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Silver Spring

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Montgomery County Government has nearly 1,000 full-time and part-time jobs, currently open for employment. Interested job seekers 18‐and‐over are encouraged to attend the Montgomery County Career Fair and Hiring Expo from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, located at 1 Veterans Place in downtown Silver Spring.   


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This is the County’s second major job and hiring event this year designed to attract job seekers across various careers. During the County’s first career fair and hiring expo in May, one in seven attendees received a contingent job offer.   

“When you choose to work for Montgomery County government, you are not just getting a job; you are opening doors to incredible career opportunities,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “With a robust package of benefits, we are committed to providing our employees a work environment that values their talents and fosters their professional growth. The average Montgomery County employee has worked for the County for over a decade, over twice as long as the average U.S. worker. Our goal is to create a culture where our employees will want to spend their entire career working for our residents, businesses, and visitors.”     

Registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance at  www.montgomerycountymd.gov/JOBFAIR   

County departments will be onsite to discuss available opportunities and conduct same‐day interviews for select positions, make on‐the‐spot offers or extend offers within 30 days after the event. Departments that will be represented will include: 

  • Alcohol Beverage Services 
  • Board of Elections
  • Community Engagement Cluster
  • Correction and Rehabilitation
  • Fire and Rescue Service
  • Health and Human Services 
  • Human Resources
  • Labor Relations
  • MC311
  • Permitting Services
  • Police 
  • Public Libraries
  • Recreation
  • Sheriff’s Office
  • Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions
  • Transportation 

Positions available include:

  • Administrative and professional
  • Health care and social services
  • Information technology
  • Public safety
  • Retail, trades and labor  

To see the full list of available job opportunities and exhibiting departments, visit  www.montgomerycountymd.gov/JOBFAIR.   

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Release ID: 23-391
Media Contact: Nordea Lewis
Categories: Business, Executive Office