Nature Coast Volunteer Center Coordinator

General Description

The Nature Coast Volunteer Center Coordinator is responsible for the operations of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center to include, but not limited to, the day-to-day management, monitoring, and programming. Serves as a liaison with various non-profit stations within the community. Provides customer service and assistance to clients and volunteers, runs routine reports, and handles complex assignments.

The primary schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is located at the Citrus County Resource Center, Lecanto, Florida.

Essential Functions

• Organizes and plans all volunteer and station recruitment efforts.
• Organizes, plans, and coordinates events such as Volunteer Fairs, healthy food drive, socks and shoes drive, and Volunteer Recognition events.
• Attends speaking engagements to promote programming.
• Creates and distributes quarterly newsletter.
• Manages all functions of ESF 15 including, but not limited to, disaster preparedness, recruitment of volunteers during times of disaster, and management of donations during times of disaster.
• Performs data entry of volunteer information, volunteer hours and mileage into Volunteer Reporter and Excel spreadsheets for tracking reports.
• Maintains registered volunteer files, volunteer station files, and other program files.
• Acts as Staff Liaison to the Friends of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center board.
• Reviews volunteer travel vouchers for accuracy before submission for reimbursement to the accounting section.
• Prepares and presents reports, as required.
• Assists volunteers with completing the various required paperwork.
• Performs Level II (fingerprinting) background screenings for new volunteers, as required.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associates degree or education and training equivalent to two (2) years of college education.
• Two (2) years of related work experience with considerable experience with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient at a “Intermediate” level in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
• IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
• IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent simple grasping, pushing, fine manual manipulation, typing, and occasional pulling and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits at a Glance: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave. Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating: Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass a level II background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

• Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.
  
  

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period
  
  

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.

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• Yes, I have included relevant education, experience, abilities, and certifications.
• No, I do not have relevant education, experience, abilities, and certifications.
  
  

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• Education Section (must be completed)
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• STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application. Employer information is provided in full.
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