Recreation Specialist II (11215, Grade 18)

Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually

Location : Ft. Washington, MD

Job Type: Career

Job Number: 11215

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 06/01/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

The Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division is seeking a Recreational Specialist II who under direction, will assist in the oversight of Division-wide seasonal and year-round recreation programs and activities including summer and out-of-school time programs, volunteers, and other administration related to programming support. The individual will work collaboratively between multiple Community Centers and Divisions to develop a program’s structure and communicate information to stakeholders. Additionally, this individual will, with supervision, take the lead in implementing and supporting recreational, cultural, inclusive, and equitable community events and programming for the Division. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted annual salary range is $49,361.00 – $68,390.00. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
SPECIAL PROJECTS

  • Effectively completes assigned duties and tasks, as required.
  • Completes assigned tasks within prescribed timelines.
  • Works cooperatively with other committee members to successfully complete the committee’s assigned function(s).
  • Communicates committee information to appropriate staff and supervisors on a timely basis.
  • Demonstrates a record of attendance consistent with the standards assigned by the Committee Chair and/or the area.
  • Works special assignments for the Division with regard to community needs and Departmental priorities.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Provides administrative support to the Unit and Division for activities and events including volunteer management, CPR, First Aid, AED training and certification tracking, and seasonal brochure coordination.
  • Maintains and submits accurate reports and records of meetings, programs, maintenance and purchases in a timely manner, as required.
  • Responds to inquiries and requests for information, expressed concerns and complaints from citizens and user individuals, groups and organizations in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Properly and effectively interprets Commission policies, rules and regulations with staff and patrons.
  • Effectively monitors and maintains an inventory of equipment, supplies and materials required for the operation and programming of the facility.

PROGRAMMING

  • Collaborates with internal partners working as part of a team/unit.
  • Supports divisional large-scale events and works with an Area Specialist to plan and implement.
  • Establishes and coordinates special events and activities, both as center programs and community-based programs if applicable/assigned, in cooperation with non-Commission and other Commission units, which reflect the leisure needs of the community.
  • Successfully identifies, implements, monitors and evaluates appropriate marketing techniques to promote attendance at programmed activities.
  • Ensures that an annual review and written evaluation of each major program and event with appropriate recommendations for future scheduling has been completed within 90 days following the conclusion of each event.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

  • Successfully monitors, as required, program revenues and expenditures in full compliance with Commission policy.
  • Prepares purchase requisitions, purchase card requests, check requests, and assists in budget tracking, monitoring, and control.
  • Properly executes all purchasing procedures as prescribed by Commission policy and in compliance with the Commission’s MFD procurement program.
  • Ensures that all financial documents and reports are properly processed in a timely and accurate basis in compliance with audit procedures, Commission and Departmental policies.
  • Effectively purchases equipment and supplies in a timely manner for facility operation and program needs.
  • Properly serves as the custodian of a purchase card in compliance with Commission policy and audit procedures.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

  • Participates in the processes to recruit, select and train intermittent and volunteer staff for Divisional recreation programs. Schedules, and assigns work and equipment. Evaluates and supervises staff/volunteers.
  • Effectively and economically plans and coordinates monthly work schedules for subordinate personnel as required.
  • Appropriately evaluates and counsels employee performance in compliance with Commission policy, and initiates appropriate recognition and disciplinary actions, as well as all relevant administrative documents and reports in a timely manner.
  • Effectively participates in the hiring process in full compliance with Commission policy and the Commission’s EEO/AA plan, specifically relevant to the (1) recruitment and selection of contract employees, and (2) interviewing and recommendations for career position vacancies.
  • Properly and promptly processes instructor’s contracts, payments, and time reports for Contract and Career employees, as required.

CONSERVATION

  • Supervises or monitors the work area or a facility with a conscientious effort to promote the efficient use of electric power, fuel, telecom and water resources.
  • Properly and effectively recycles Commission waste, including but not limited to paper goods, plastics, glass, batteries and other recyclable products.

Preferred candidates will possess the following:

  • Knowledge of leisure and recreation services, business administration, social and cultural programs, safety and health regulations, supervision, budgeting and procurement, marketing and public relations, and relationship building.
  • Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems, read and prepare routine reports and correspondence, effective oral and written communication, prepare and market promotional materials, and provide courteous service.

Important Characteristics:
1. Good working knowledge of (1) Recreation and Leisure Services (2) innovative and inclusive social and cultural programming; (3) administrative procedures; (4) office practices; (5) safety and health regulations; (6) Equal Employment Opportunity; (7) supervision; (8) CPR and First Aid.
2. Skilled in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Teams, and other web-based programs.
3. Ability to (1) apply principles to solve practical problems; (2) read and draft routine reports and correspondence; (3) use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar; (4) make oral presentations to groups; (5) organize work efficiently; (6) provide courteous customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation or related field, and two years of relevant professional work experience; or

2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Valid driver’s license or the ability to acquire one.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Recreation Specialist II

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
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.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2023 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

  • Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

  • Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
  • Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

  • Medical
    • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
  • Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
  • Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
  • Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
    • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

  • Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
  • Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

  • Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
  • Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

  • Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

  • Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
  • Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

  • Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
  • Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

  • Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
  • Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
  • Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

  • Annual: 15 days per year
  • Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
  • Sick: 15 days per year
  • Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

  • Credit Union
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Legal Services Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

02

If you have a college degree, is it in the field of parks and recreation or related field?

  • Yes, my college degree is in the field of parks and recreation or related field
  • No, my degree is not in the field of parks and recreation or related field
  • I do not have a degree

03

If your degree is in a related field, please indicate your field of study below.

04

How many years of relevant professional work experience do you have?

  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to les than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

05

Please describe how you would share program updates or information with multiple staff at different community centers. How would you ensure all recipients receive, understand, and implement the information? If feedback or response is required, how would you ensure all individuals respond by the deadline when you have no supervisory responsibility over the respondents?

06

This position is tasked to assist with developing programming for youth of various ages between 4 and 13. Please describe in detail an idea for an innovative program that can be implemented within a community center facility on a day the schools will be closed. Please include details on the program, how you will market it, and a budget. Please do not say “see resume”.

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