Community Liaison (Community Developer 1)

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Largo, Maryland, United States • $45.93k - $98.44k / year • 4w ago

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George’s Proud!

The Prince George's County Government Department of Community Relationsis currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Liaison (Community Developer 1) position, grade G18, in the Office of Community Relations - TNI/Community Affairs Division.

Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply

About the Position:
This is entry level professional work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of related data. Work is performed under general supervision of a higher supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of production, timeliness and successful completion of assigned responsibilities.

About the Agency
The Office of Community Relations ensures that County residents connect with government resources, agencies and personnel. Our responsibility is to serve as a bridge between government and its people. We do so by using data driven analysis and input received from constituents. We are dedicated to a world class service delivery model and ensuring Prince George’s County residents know that they can count on the Office of Community Relations to be highly visible, accessible and accountable.

Examples of Work

Participates as a member of a community development research and planning team involving in collecting, analyzing and summarizing aggregates of data relating to such programs as housing, education, economic, aging, youth services, health services, etc.
Assists in the development of operational plans for a large variety of social, economic and health related programs.
Performs site visits and prepares narrative reports on such visits.
Assists in determining long and short-range goals and objectives for community development related programs.
Assists in collecting research information and analyzing data to tract trends.
Provides resources to constituents and other assistance required in assigned program.
Acts as a community organization liaison.
Meets with community leaders to discuss community needs and concerns.
Participates as a team member in more complex community development studies.
Prepares written and oral presentations describing results of analyses of research and planning information relative to such programs as housing, education, economic, aging, youth services, health services, etc.
Participates in the development of operational plans for a large variety of social, economic and health related programs.
Coordinates the activities of civic groups, churches, business, labor organizations, and other individuals or groups interested in fostering fair and impartial conditions in human relations.
Assists in the development and monitoring of financial accounting and management systems as they relate to specific programs.
Uses automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities as required.
Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description willingly and cooperatively, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other related fields
One (1) year of responsible work experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: 9200 Basil Court, Suite 102, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Be willing to travel to attend events and visit meeting sites during and after-hours is required.
Be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and lift to 25 pounds.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing to work as an Essential employee. Due to the nature of the service provided by this agency, all employees are considered essential during an election cycle. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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