Volunteer Activities Coordinator III
Volunteer Activities Coordinator III
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$ 47536 - 75820
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Introduction
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 12000 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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Seven years of experience involving planning coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility institution or communitybased program.
Notes:
1.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelorsdegree from an accredited college or university including 30credit hours in social sciences journalism public relations ora related field and three years of experience involving planning coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility institution or communitybased 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 therequired experience.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employeesin this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
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.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
- 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
- Release time for jobrelated CEU training
- Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty
- Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to or faxed to 4104845928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload
please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line or fax to4104845928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information
recruitment name recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSDRecruitment Division at .
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division <> or
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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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
