DJS YOUTH RECREATION SPECIALIST I
Recruitment #21-002622-0002
Department | DJS Southern Region - State Operated Facilities |
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Date Opened | 4/30/2021 11:59:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/14/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34,858.00 - $54,732.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tabitha Andrews |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: One year of experience supervising the recreational activities of children or youth in a recreation center, fitness center or school setting.
Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.
2. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in a recreational program such as Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies; Sports and Fitness Administration or Health and Physical Education or 60 credit hours with 30 credit hours in the required areas for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Recreation Aid and Assistant classifications or Recreation Aid Assistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience scheduling
recreational activities to meet needs of adolescent youth.
2. Experience demonstrating
safe use of physical education equipment.
3. CPR certification.
4. Bachelor’s Degree in
Physical Education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
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 this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible
(employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating
of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it
relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that
you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on
your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on
your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process
is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may
mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the
fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must
include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the
Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4
digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m.,
close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will
be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &
Examination Unit
217 E Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Shavonne
Holman
Fax number
410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via
Maryland Relay
Should additional information
regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human
Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment
Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
DJS values the experience
gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for
all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants are
welcome to apply for all recruitments.
The resulting Certified
Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or
other State agencies.