November 15, 2024

City of Baltimore, MD

Baltimore

FULL TIME

Playground Safety Coordinator, Program Coordinator- Department of Recreation & Parks

POSTING DATE: 11/15/2024

SALARY RANGE: $70,338.00 - $112,807.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION:

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

A Program Coordinator plans and coordinates the activities of an operation or program. Work of this class may involve supervising program and office support personnel.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three (3) years of experience in planning, supervision, evaluation or coordination of a program or business or operation.

EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the basic techniques of program administration or business management.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation and evaluation.
Knowledge of standard processes involved in contract management or procurement.
Knowledge of grant funding requirements.
Knowledge of customer relations.
Knowledge of basic Federal grant procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, implement and administer a program or operation.
Ability to utilize common business software.
Ability to make budget recommendations and control expenditures.
Ability to develop and install program procedures.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program recipients, customers, community groups and representatives of public and private agencies.
Administrative ability.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

BENEFITS:

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya Mc Eachern HR Specialist II via email at

Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER