VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR III

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

PLANNING & DIRECTING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 
Develops and plans for the effective operation of the volunteer program within the facility. Additionally, the incumbent directs and supervises the activities of all volunteers and educates the community to the need for volunteers and volunteer programs for the facilities. The duties include, but are not limited to:

● Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers, interns, staff and volunteer visitors who enter the facilities, including but not limited to conducting background checks, interviews, coordination of paperwork, preparing entries and providing security and program orientation.

● Recruitments and coordinates student interns including ongoing contact between agencies and college liaison.

● Gives amendment recommendations for volunteer directives and processes and establishes volunteer handouts to provide guidance to new volunteers.

● Serves as point of contact for initial volunteers’ complaint, issues, and inquires.

RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 
The incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks associated with the volunteer program. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
● Handles special administrative assignments for the facility and outside agencies requiring knowledge of regulations, policies, institutional procedures and program goals. 
● Serves on committees to design evaluative tools, review policies or develop initiatives using sound management and industry practices 
● Prepares periodic performance evaluations of volunteers 
● Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters and other documents regarding volunteer programs

Experience: Seven years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30credit hours in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field and three years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of graduate level education in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a  related field from an accredited college or university at a rate of 30 credit hours for each year for up to six years of the required experience.

1. 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.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.