Administrative Specialist III (Youth Specialist) (13757, Grade 26)
Prince George's County, MD
| Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
| Category: | Other |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Description The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is an outstanding six-time National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management! This award is given by the National Recreation and Parks Association, the professional accreditation organization of recreation management. The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County seeks an Administrative Specialist III to work as a Youth Specialist. This person will perform professional comprehensive work with moderate responsibility, complexity, related to youth development, programming and services. The person we seek must have a passion for working with children and youth and deliver meaningful and impactful programming to the community. Should have the ability to establish trust and cultivate meaningful and collaborative relationships with children, youth, young adults, families and coworkers. This is the ideal position for a team player who is positive, energetic and motivated by caring for and working with children of all ages. An ideal candidate for this position, must have a genuine interest in working with children and youth and have previous experience with youth program implementation including; caring for children in a formal setting, day camps, youth development, recreation programming, coaching or instructing youth. Enjoys balancing multiple priorities and takes initiate to get things done and solve problem creatively, have well developed detail orientation, administration and computer skills and is able to tackle everyday paperwork, reporting and evaluations that help ensure ongoing program success. Employees in this class are responsible for the assisting with youth development programming countywide. Planning and coordinating with other divisions and upper management for recreation programs, cultural and environmental programs, and park events is a significant aspect of the work. Incumbents will work closely with subordinate career staff to monitor and evaluate day-to-day operations and personnel as well as represent the department in meetings with other agencies and citizens. Position includes recruiting, hiring, supervision, evaluation and scheduling of intermittent (seasonal) staff and volunteers. Assist with training and onboarding of staff. Also requires a moderate degree of expertise in the areas of recreation, program quality assessment, and youth development. Performs other related duties as assigned. Examples of Important Duties • Coordinates year-round services on a full range of youth development programs an events. • Manages, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs and events (Teen Cotillion, G.E.A.R. - Girls Excited About Recreation, Teen Fest, etc.) • Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates strategies and supports for youth and young adults. • Supervises full-time (career), intermittent, volunteer and contracted employees. Plans, schedules and assigns work. Recruits, interviews, selects and trains staff and volunteers. Evaluates work and counsels staff. Initiates personnel procedures for hiring. Appreciates, motivates, evaluates, and counsels employees on performance. • Works closely with the Youth Services Coordinator on program/service progress and cross training development. Acquires input from staff on training needs. Leads and conducts department wide training or organizational development efforts. Develops and leads general training programs or leadership development programs. Solicits facilitators, negotiates contracts, promotes departmental and Commission-wide training efforts. • Position travels to program locations for regular visits to review programs, meet with Youth Services staff and general recreation staff, and provide direction/feedback/training as needed, etc. • Publicizes programs and services. Implements marketing strategies through writing articles, newsletters, and sharing program fliers with potential participants and families. Develops and maintains mailing lists of individuals and community services. Leads aspects of outreach and community engagement for Youth Services. • Assists in preparing program budget estimates. Prepares requests for programs in area of responsibility and submits for approval. Submits purchase requests and checks requests. Monitors expenditures within approved budget. Reviews and approves intermittent staff timecards. • Manages records and reports. Prepares and maintains records of program participants, attendance, supplies, equipment, and timecards. Writes periodic administrative reports. Assists with preparing for and conducting Parent Conferences as needed. • Coordinates internally. Acts as a liaison and/or resource to other personnel within the Department on a regular basis. Reviews Commission policies and procedures and serves on committees to ensure that Commission facilities and programs provide consistent service delivery, equal access, and enjoyment to individuals with disabilities. • Coordinates externally. Includes service coordination with collaborating agencies/facilities. Refers participants to outside services. Meets with citizens, community groups, schools, and other governmental agencies to identify needs, coordinates delivery of services and answers questions about recreation programs. Assists with investigation of complaints. • Performs special project work in the community on behalf of supervisor. Conducts research, attends specialized training, and exchanges information with other facilities and surrounding community groups to identify new programs, trends, methods, and equipment which might be beneficial for services. • Skill in communication to understand verbal and written information and to express such information so that others will understand and, in some situations, agree, comply or take other desired action(s). This includes skills in actively listening to determine key information, including perspectives, concerns, wants and needs of others, to obtain desired results including agreement or compliance. • Interpersonal skills to interact with business contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner; this includes skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working as a member or a leader of a team. Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field. 2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management, finance or any related field. 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years. Supplemental Information Ability to use Computer/ Knowledge of various software: excel, PowerPoint, word, Virtual platforms, etc. Knowledge of leadership, ability to budget, create financial plans, track funding, knowledge of youth development, knowledge of a Program Quality Assessment Tool, knowledge of program planning, implementation and evolution, ability to provide and facilitate meetings, ability to lead and develop presentations, ability to lead large department committees, problem solving skills and professionalism. Program Management & Development
WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee works in an office setting as well as in community-based (indoor/outdoor) settings located within Prince George's County. Works Monday-Friday with occasional long hours; that include evenings and weekends for sites visits, program assessments, events and programs, conferences/meetings, staff trainings, etc. Classification Specification: Administrative Specialist III This position may be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation. Retirement Programs
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694. | |