CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Posted May 12, 2008
Baltimore City
Public Information Officer I

SALARY: $32,252 – $38,861

A Public Information Officer I perform such public information duties as writing news releases, preparing brochures, speaking before groups and promoting and informing the public of the activities of a City agency. Employees work a conventional workweek that may involve weekend work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
AND
* Have one year of experience in performing public information or public relations work;
OR
* Have an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in performing public information or public relations work.

A valid Maryland Class C driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is needed for some positions in this class.

For additional information and/or to submit a Baltimore City employment application no later than May 23, 2008 contact: Baltimore City Department of HR, 201 East Baltimore Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 396-3860, www.baltimorecity.gov, TTY: (410) 396-4930

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Posted May 8, 2008
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fiscal Services Chief II (#08-4537-902)

SALARY: 49,638 - $79,693 (Grade 19) - (Salary rules in effect for current State employees and reinstatements)

CLOSING DATE: May 21, 2008

LOCATION: Annapolis, MD – Applicants must be willing to work in this area of the State

The following is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position/function only. Those interested in future vacancies with this or any other State agency must reapply at that time.

POSITION DUTIES: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for a Fiscal Services Chief II for its headquarters office in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County. The incumbent will be responsible for the formulation and preparation of a $39+ million annual budget as required by the Department of Budget and Management. This position will provide leadership and supervision of fiscal staff that are responsible for statewide procurement of state park commodities, services, and seasonal personnel. This position will direct the Maryland Park Service’s fiscal year close-out process; review audit reports and prepare audit exceptions and corrective action plans with fiscal staff. This position ensures the proper development, review, documentation and implementation of agreements and/or contracts related to federal and reimbursable grants.

Performs the following essential functions (not all inclusive):

* Formulates and prepares the Maryland Park Service’s annual budget, by analyzing current and past expenditures and revenues.
* Reviews and prepares budget projections for Maryland Park Service managers to ensure all programs operate within budget.
* Supervises and reviews the operations of fiscal staff to ensure that necessary work is produced both timely and accurately.
* Tracks and monitors daily fiscal operations of Maryland’s state parks.
* Administers statewide budget adjustments and amendments.
* Assists in the administrative and fiscal monitoring of grants and agreements with other state and federal agencies.
* Reviews monthly FMIS reports by program and subprogram and prepares accounting journal entries to correct errors and misallocation of expenditures and revenues in FMIS.
* Reviews monthly reconciliation of statewide corporate card purchases to ensure employees adhere to State Corporate Card Policies and Procedures, and state procurement regulations.
* Processes monthly bills and invoices for statewide park operations, adhering to state fiscal policies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each candidate must have:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing

Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles

Notes: Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience only.

SELECTION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT: Please make sure 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. Qualified applicants will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION: Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your State application (MS-100). Therefore it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

TO APPLY: Please submit a Maryland State Employment Application (MS-100) for this position, including the announcement number. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Information must be received at the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Photocopies are acceptable however applications sent by fax will not be accepted. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Sending the application to a different address will result in not being considered.

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE, C-3, 580 TAYLOR AVENUE, TAWES STATE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401, ATTENTION: Melissa Tucker, TTY: 410-260-8835

Applications are by visiting our website at www.dbm.maryland.gov. Information is available by calling 410-260-8070

The State of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted May 5, 2008
Melwood Training Center
Personal Enrichment Program Coordinator

Do you love to plan community activities or events? Do you enjoy helping people to enrich their own lives and achieve personal goals? Are you looking for a socially responsible organization that’s making a difference? If this charges you up, we’ve got the perfect job for you!

Melwood is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit created in 1963 to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We seek a Personal Enrichment Program Coordinator to develop person-centered, interactive activities for participants. Position based in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Requires: A BA/BS in related field or experience; Therapeutic recreation specialist, music therapist or art therapist preferred; Must have valid driver’s license and pass drug & background investigation

We offer: Opportunity for Advancement; Great Professional & Staff Support; Outstanding Compensation Package; Excellent Health Benefits; Generous Vacation & Sick Leave; Retirement Plan – 403B; 100% Employer covered Life & Long Term Disability for Full-Time positions.

To be considered, please email a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to mstaples@melwood.org.

EOE/Drug Free Environment/V/M/F/D/AA

Posted May 1, 2008
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Park Services Assistant Manager (Announcement # 08-1761-901)
Deep Creek Lake State Park and NRMA

SALARY: $42,867-$55,637 (grade 17) - (Salary rules in effect for current State employees and reinstatements)

CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2008

The following is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Swanton location of the Maryland Park Service. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this position only. Persons interested in future vacancies in the Park Services Assistant Manager classification must reapply.

JOB DUTIES: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for a Park Services Assistant Manager, which serves as the assistant manager of Deep Creek Lake State Park and Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) in Swanton, Maryland. This position serves under the managerial supervision of Park and NRMA Manager and is responsible for overseeing the visitor, resources, personnel, equipment and facility management, maintenance and protection of Deep Creek Lake State Park and NRMA, Youghiogheny River and Jennings-Randolph Lake.

This position develops strategies to address issues and opportunities to enhance park programs and operations, maximize revenues, and meet visitor expectations for quality resource-based recreation and interpretive services. This position is also responsible for ensuring proper allocation and use of Maryland Park Service resources such as personnel, equipment and funding. Duties also include the review, evaluation and support of emergency response capabilities and plans for visitor services, resource protection and employee safety activities at Deep Creek Lake State Park and NRMA to safeguard visitors, personnel and resources. This position represents the Department of Natural Resources as a liaison with local governments, businesses and community groups. Duties also include enforcement of DNR regulations and policies to ensure public safety, as well as the protection of Maryland’s natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business management, education, or a related natural science from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work.

Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to four years of the required education.
2. Applicants may substitute additional experience in park or forest operations work at the rate of two years for each year of the required supervisory experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, forestry management, nature resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, education, or a related natural resources field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Qualified applicants will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information contained on your State application (MS-100). Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education related to the essential functions of this position listed above in the position description.

TO APPLY: Current Maryland Park Service Law Enforcement Officers are eligible to apply for this position. Please submit a Maryland State Employee Application (MS-100) for this position, including the announcement number. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Information must be received at the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Human Resource Service, C-3, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, Attention: Caroline Asher, FAX: (410) 260-8099, TTY: (410) 260-8835. Applications are available by calling (410) 260-8085 or at www.dbm.maryland.gov.

State of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted April 24, 2008
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Education Manager, Distance Learning

Salary: $45,000-$55,000

Description:

* Do you have a passion for parks and recreation and want to advance the practice in the field?
* Ready to make a your mark by creating something new from the ground up?
* Want an opportunity to play a key role in an influential national organization?

National Recreation & Park Association has an immediate opportunity for a Manager level professional in our Knowledge & Learning Department to be responsible for Distance Learning programs, a brand new initiative.

If this is the right job for you, you will have the opportunity use your creative talents and experiences to develop and deliver continuing education and training offerings. You will plan all aspects of the distance learning program (self-study web courses, podcasting, Webinars, etc.) and all details associated with scheduling, marketing, and delivery of nontraditional educational events and products in order to better serve the diverse educational needs of park and recreation professionals and citizen advocates.

This position is ideal for someone who has experience in parks and recreation and is ready to launch a career with their national organization and make a difference!

DISCOVER the BENEFITS at NRPA! Conveniently located off the Dulles Greenway, in Brambleton Regional Park in Ashburn, NRPA boasts a warm professional environment, with a relaxing and peaceful view of nature at it’s finest! All staff have access to indoor & outdoor eating areas, as well as indoor & outdoor fitness opportunities. Our facility has a brand new air-conditioned fitness room with access to showers, as well as foot trails for the outdoor enthusiast. Full time staff enjoy a very rich benefit package that includes group Health, Dental, and Vision for employee and family paid 80% by the employer; 403(b) matched at 6% and fully vested upon hire; Life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability paid 100% by the employer; accrue 26 Paid days off per year plus 11 paid holidays, eligibility in the first month of employment, Length of Service Awards and much, much more! NRPA is committed to promoting an environment of work-life balance. To promote healthy lifestyles, at work and away, we have established programs like Teleworking, FlexTime Schedules, 37.5 hour work-week, Employee Assistance Programs, Educational Assistance Programs and more. Discover what we already know … NRPA ... a great place to work!

APPLICATION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled. Submit resume hr@nrpa.org. or fax to confidential fax 703.858.0297.

NRPA is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to Diversity. Women and ethnic minorities encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Work Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience (parks and recreation, education, not-for-profit, business, etc.) and 3-5 years in parks and recreation; 1-2 years association experience a plus but not required.

Education / Certification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in parks and recreation or education. Master’s or CPRP certification preferred but not required.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: parks and recreation, program planning, delivery, and management; distance learning models/initiatives; and evaluation techniques. Skills: organization; communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal); attention to detail, project management; thoroughness; follow-through; and customer service. Abilities: manage competing priorities, multi-task; adhere to deadlines, and collaborate. Technology skills: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products.

Posted April 22, 2008
Queen Anne's County
Recreation Manager, Dept. of Parks & Recreation

Salary Range: Grade 13 – $40,915

Position Title: Recreation Manager – Dept. of Parks & Recreation


This position is open until filled.

Job Summary: Under general direction, supervises, manages and directs the development and delivery of a diverse, countywide recreation program. Plans, directs, coordinates and promotes the development and delivery of recreation programs and the general operations of the Golf Course. This involves staff supervision, development, program design, administration, fiscal oversight, marketing / promotion and evaluations at the highest degree of complexity and diversity.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in park and recreation administration, public administration or a related field and 3-5 years of progressively responsible full-time experience, which includes two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Queen Anne's County job application must accompany the resume. Applications must be completed and submitted on or before the closing date. The job description, which fully describes assigned essential functions and the qualifications for this position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a probation period of one year. All applicants must pass a drug-screening test and adhere to unannounced, random drug testing during their period of employment.

Queen Anne’s County Department of Human Resources, The Liberty Building, 107 North Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617, Telephone (410) 758-4406, Facsimile (410) 758-6913.

Posted April 22, 2008
Queen Anne's County Recreation Program Coordinator – Department of Parks and Recreation

Salary Range: Grade 11 – $35,527

Position Title: Recreation Program Coordinator – Department of Parks & Recreation

This position is open until filled.

Job Summary: Plans, organizes and directs recreational activities and programs in response to community requests, needs and interests by performing the following essential functions. This position is responsible for performing mid-level recreation and sports management tasks.

Education and Experience: B.S. degree or an equivalent combination of three (3) to five (5) years experience in recreational/athletic programming; and/or sports/recreation scheduling; and/or sports/recreation marketing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Queen Anne's County job application must accompany the resume. Applications must be completed and submitted on or before the closing date. The job description, which fully describes assigned essential functions and the qualifications for this position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a probation period of one year. All applicants must pass a drug-screening test and adhere to unannounced, random drug testing during their period of employment.

Queen Anne’s County Department of Human Resources, The Liberty Building, 107 North Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617, Telephone (410) 758-4406, Facsimile (410) 758-6913.