Nature and Variety of Work

The Prince George's County Government Department of Community Relations is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Liaison position, grade G18, in the Office of Community Relations - TN/Community Affairs Division. 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.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• 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 fields; plus
• One (1) year of responsible work experience.

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

Additional Information

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.
• May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• 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

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.

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