Community Developer 1 (1,000 HR)

Community Developer 1 (1,000 HR)

Salary

$55,000.00 Annually

Location

5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

10758

Department

Office of the Sheriff

Division

Community Partnerships

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

Max Number of Applicants

100

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

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 Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Developer I (1,000-hour) position, grade G18, in the Community Partnership Division.

This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 1000 working hours. This position does not offer benefits.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About the Position

This is entry level professional work in the areas of community liaison/development/advocacy or social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbent participates in the collection, analysis, and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher-level Community Developer or other supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

About the Agency

The Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George's County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions. The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Examples of Work

• Design engaging and age-appropriate curriculum modules for the 'Inspiring Young Minds' educational program that align with academic standards and social-emotional learning objectives for youth in the community.

• Develop program planning and implementation for development, training, and integrating educational program activities between Office of the Sheriff employees and school community.

• Participates as a member of a community development research and planning team involving in collection of data, analyzing and summarizing aggregates of data relating to educational programs.

• Serve as Community Outreach Administrative support.

• Engage in community & stakeholder collaboration, building and maintaining partnerships within the community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess one (1) year or more of experience working in the field of sociology, community planning, community development, and/or public administration.

• Possess experience in community and stakeholder collaboration.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: August 12, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

• 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.

• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. 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 Georges 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 Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion 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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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

What best describes your highest level of education?

• I did not complete a High School Diploma and do not have a GED
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or JD
• PhD/Doctorate

03

If you selected "Other" for question #2, please put your highest level of education. Otherwise, please put N/A.

04

What best describes your major/field of study?

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Social Service
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Other Related Field
• Other Unrelated Field
• I do not have a college degree

05

If you selected "Other" for question #4, please indicate your major/field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A.

06

How many years of responsible work experience do you have which includes coordination of group activities?

• No Experience (0)
• Some experience, but less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years or more

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment and years of experience with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be considered. If you do not have this experience, please type "No experience".

08

Do you have at least six (6 months) of work experience with group activities with disadvantaged individuals?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess one (1) year or more of experience working in the field of sociology, community planning, community development, and/or public administration?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience working in sociology, community planning, community development, and/or public administration. Please include employer(s) as well as years of/date(s) of employment. Applications that state "See Resume" or that leave this field blank will not be considered. If you do not have experience, please put N/A.

11

Which of the following areas do you have previous professional work experience? Select all that apply.

• Community Planning
• Community and stakeholder collaboration
• Community Development
• Collecting, analyzing and summarizing data related to housing, education, economic, aging, youth services, health services, etc.
• Community Outreach administrative support
• None of the above

12

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? 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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/