DJS COORDINATOR OF RECREATION
Recruitment #23-002624-0001
Department | DJS Community Operations Region 7 |
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Date Opened | 5/18/2023 12:37:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/1/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,403.00 - $75,903.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jakiraman Jones |
Work Location |
Prince George's
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Researches and Curates daily programming
meant to engage and promote personal development in accordance with the eight
(8) Dimensions of Wellness.
This
position requires the willingness and attained knowledge of resources and an
understanding of the social and familial dynamics amongst the population
served.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Adventure Sports, Recreation or a related recreational field.
Experience: None.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in a recreational program such as Recreation; Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies; Sports and Fitness Administration or Health and Physical Education and two years of experience supervising recreational programs for youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Recreation Aid and Assistant classifications or Recreation Aid and Assistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience scheduling recreational activities to meet the needs of adolescent youth.
- Experience demonstrating the safe use of physical education equipment.
- CPR certification
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees only.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain and maintain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment .
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain adventure sports certification through a nationally recognized program such as The Ropes Course through Rescue 3 International or Interquest or an Association for Challenge Course Technology approved vendor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number at which they employee can be reached.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you
provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the
qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible
(employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating
of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they
relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report
all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide
sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if
necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
For education obtained outside the
U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American
education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This list
will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Utilizing the online
application process is strongly
urged. However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper
application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number
below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each
page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is
located at the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#.
The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the
closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect
application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Jakiraman Jones
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via
Maryland Relay
Should additional information
regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human
Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment
Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal-opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
DJS values the experience
gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for
all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.