What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Volunteer Coordinator) position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
The position oversees the operation and administration of the Maryland Park Service volunteer program. It also supports park operations by working park ranger operational shifts as necessary during the peak visitor season. The position requires a working knowledge of, and experience in, volunteer management, state park operations, and an ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in support of the Maryland Park Service mission.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Officer III position that serves as the statewide Volunteer Coordinator. The position oversees the operation and administration of the Maryland Park Service volunteer program. The position requires a working knowledge of, and experience in, volunteer management, state park operations, and an ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in support of the Maryland Park Service mission.
Duties include managing the Maryland Park Service volunteer website and database, assisting park specific volunteer coordinators with troubleshooting issues, posting volunteer opportunities and managing volunteer accounts through the volunteer software. Assembles annual volunteer totals at year end. Develops an annual volunteer report for Maryland Park Service Leadership. Coordinates volunteer opportunities and projects around the state. Assists park volunteer coordinators with advertising volunteer events through social media, press releases and other advertising platforms. Implements training opportunities to ensure volunteers have the required skills and knowledge to be successful. Establishes and facilitates training opportunities to further develop and support park volunteer coordinators. This position may assist with working at park sponsored programs and other special events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years of professional experience in training and leading a team in the performance of their duties
- Experience in leading and organizing volunteers
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Extensive experience utilizing database management
- Experience in developing and presenting natural resource and/or cultural and historic programs
- Experience working with community and government agency partners to provide public safety, resource protection and coordination
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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 application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
