Recreation and Parks Specialist – Non-Merit - Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A Recreation and Parks Specialist vacancy exists at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge.

Location
Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge
13401 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030

Schedule: 18 - 26 hours per week, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under close supervision, is responsible for daily operations as a shift lead at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge.

• Oversee the use of facilities for rentals and events.
• Assist groups in planning and carrying out rentals and events.
• Maintain the facility in a safe and satisfactory condition.
• Serve as a shift lead for part-time and occasional staff.
• Update and maintain electronic and physical files and/or records.
• Organize, supervise, and instruct specialized programs for various age groups.
• Create and design flyers, booklets, advertisements, brochures, and/or reports.
• Meet with community groups and potential renters.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Specialization in customer service, special events, recreation, or nature programs preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this position entails frequent walking, standing, and other limited physical activity.

Employees in this position may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.