Manager III (Manager, County Wide Programs) in Silver Spring

To apply visit our website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov • Click on “I want to” then “Employment with County” then “Careers”. Create an account and submit resume for Requisition Job: IRC9794. EOE. M/F/H. • Recruitment is scheduled to close on November 8, 2012. Job Title: Manager III (Manager, County Wide Programs), Grade M3 Location: Silver Spring, MD, US Organization Name: Recreation Medical Exam:Medical History Background Investigation:Yes Financial Disclosure:Yes Job Description CLOSING DATE: November 8, 2012 The Department of Recreation is looking to hire an employee who will manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of various recreation programs and areas, including: general recreation classes program offerings, School-aged Contracted day camps, Sports, Senior trips and travel offerings, Youth and Teen Out-of-School time programming, special events, and Therapeutic recreation. These areas represent over $1,072,822 in revenue and 23 full time equivalents (FTEs). The successful candidate will have proven ability in the areas of recreation programming (minimum of three areas mentioned above) and budget accountability. Staff and volunteer management experience is also essential. This employee maintains an active working relationship with other agencies, schools and interest groups sharing facilities; coordinates recreation programs; reviews and evaluates programs and makes recommendations to improve and expand recreation programs; prepares operating budget for approval by the Division Chief and operates within the framework of the approved budget. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining programs in CLASS, performing fiscal responsibilities, focusing on internal and external customer service, and preparing such paperwork as reports, timesheets, and marketing and communication tools. As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. Effective oral and written skills are necessary. This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. Additional Employment Information Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the recreation management field. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications. Preferred Criteria Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume. 1. Experience supervising and directing the work and performance of employees. 2. Experience identifying program needs and achieving program goals. 3. Knowledge and experience analyzing, interpreting, developing and implementing policy. 4. Experience in budget and financial management and automated financial systems such as BPREP/BPS, BASIS, ORACLE, etc. including Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications. 5. Experience in ongoing recreation management and oversight of daily operations including budget development and oversight, administrative and personnel matters. The selection process for this position will include an evaluation of core leadership competencies such as Customer Service Orientation; Commitment to Diversity; Communication and Persuasion Skills; Teamwork, Cooperation, and Collaboration; and, Balanced Risk Taking and Innovation. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR to determine whether or not they meet minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria. Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either “Qualified” or “Well Qualified.” The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 5 or less minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and will be interviewed. Minimum Salary: 63411 Maximum Salary: 115901 Currency: USD

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