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Volunteer Activities Coordinator Iii

Company

State of Maryland
Address , Baltimore, 21202
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $44,534 - $70,751 a year
Expires 2023-09-14
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

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 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.

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

401 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

To plan, organize and direct a volunteer program. Provide administrative support to executive staff as needed. This position differs from the standard VAC position in that security is paramount in a Correctional setting. This position requires extensive technical knowledge in the retrieval and interpretation of criminal history documents. This position also requires completion of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy.

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:
  • 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
  • Handles special administrative assignments for the facility and outside agencies requiring knowledge of regulations, policies, institutional procedures and program goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Desired and Preferred:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Experience providing administrative support to executive staff

  • Experience with recruiting, orientations and assigning positions

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 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

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 the closing date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this job classification. Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS


FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Emily Eubanks- [email protected]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] 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.