Salary: $50,595.00 – $89,605.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15023
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/20/2023
Closing Date: 10/23/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division is seeking a Recreation Specialist II who, under direction, will take the lead in implementing and supporting recreational, cultural, inclusive, and equitable community events and programming for the Division. The individual will assist in the oversight of seasonal and year-round recreation programs and activities including summer and out-of-school time programs, volunteers, and other administration programing support. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,595-$70,100. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
- 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.
- 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.
- Works special assignments for the Division regarding community needs and Departmental priorities.
- Assists with crafting innovative recreational programs and special events within the Division for a diverse population.
- Prepares purchase requisitions, purchase card requests, check requests and assists in budget tracking, monitoring, and control.
- Supports divisional large-scale events, working with the Area Specialist to plan and implement.
- Collaborates with internal partners working as part of a team/unit.
- Works on assigned committees within the Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Important Characteristics:
- 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.
- Skilled in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Teams, and other web based programs.
- 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
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%)
- 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 less 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 assists with developing programming for youth of various ages between 4 and 13. Please describe and 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”.
Required Question