Recreation and Parks Office Coordinator
Salary
$41,185.00 - $47,380.00 Annually
Location
Cockeysville, MD
Job Type
MERIT
Job Number
01.601 06-26
Department
RECREATION & PARKS
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for an Office Coordinator in the Parks Division Office.
Pay Schedule VI, Grade 21, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. This is an in-person position that is not eligible for any regular telework.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
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.
You must attach proof of transcript(s)/education, professional license(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, performs comprehensive clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation of the Parks Division within the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Essential Job Duties
Provides administrative support by coordinating workflow, including assigning and reviewing others work.
Coordinates a major function for a County agency or bureau.
Greets and directs clients and visitors at the front desk of a public building.
Provides courteous, helpful assistance to visitors and staff.
Answers and routes incoming calls at the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Assists in the preparation of the Agency's budget by providing supporting documentation, benchmarking, and/or financial and budgetary data and records.
Prepares direct payments, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and amendments.
Tracks agency expenditures.
Serves as a liaison to other County agencies and tracks work orders.
Accepts and logs deposits from various Recreation and Parks sites.
Maintains complex filing and tracking systems.
Prepares or assists in preparing personnel-related documents and forms.
Responds to inquiries regarding Department programs and policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail.
Assists with program and special event registration using the CivicRec platform.
Enters and tracks civil citations.
Completes Personnel Requisition Forms, entry, change, promotional, and termination tickets, and tracks and documents leave usage, including family and medical leave.
Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to draft and prepare a variety of letters, memos, and PDF documents.
Determines appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads, and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares documents for distribution or mail.
Creates and maintains a variety of detailed office databases and logs.
Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise office records.
Performs queries and compiles personnel, budgetary, and statistical reports.
Establishes and maintains confidential, alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records.
Reviews and summarizes information from manual and electronic files for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Receives, investigates, and resolves inquiries, requests, and complaints.
Explains office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to other employees and the public.
Maintains calendars, schedules appointments, and meetings.
Prepares and types, photocopies, and distributes meeting agendas and/or minutes.
Operates office machinery, such as computers, photocopiers, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers.
Examples of Other Duties
Assists in the preparation of County legislation
Schedules, attends, and takes notes and minutes for meetings, conferences, and hearings, which may include those of boards and commissions
May take verbatim notes
Purchases office supplies
May supervise or coordinate the work of subordinate clerical staff
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
Plus
Two years typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.
Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education to meet the positions minimum qualifications. Diplomas or Transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education may result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Rec and Parks Office Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach proof of transcript(s)/education, professional license(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience stated in their application, including responses to the supplemental questions. Please clearly and completely state the dates, duties, and responsibilities of your past and present experience for evaluation. Applicants meeting the required qualifications based on the information submitted in their applications may be scheduled for a computer-based skills assessment related to the duties of the position.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking/or lifting, and other restricted physical activities.
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.
Please note: This is an in-person position that is not eligible for any regular telework.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. 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.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
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
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
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees 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 (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
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.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.
02
This position requires a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent plus two years typing, word processing, or secretarial experience. Choose the option that best describes your combination of education and experience. You must attach proof of education to the application.
03
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you have performing job duties utilizing typing, word processing, or secretarial skills. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application in order to receive credit. If you selected, I do not have any of the above combinations and experience, please respond by entering N/A to this question.
04
If you are substituting education for any required experience, transcripts must be submitted to meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to submit proof of Education may result in your application not being considered.
05
Do you have experience providing administrative support in an office by coordinating the workflow, which may include assigning and reviewing the work of others?
06
Provide specific example(s) of the work experience you have providing administrative support in an office by coordinating the workflow, which may include assigning and reviewing the work of others. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described in detail in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
07
Do you have any experience using Workday?
08
Provide specific example(s) of the work experience you have using Workday. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
09
Do you have any experience working with CivicRec or a similar online events, registration, reservation, booking, and payment portal?
10
Provide specific example(s) of the work experience you have working with CivicRec or a similar online events, registration, reservation, booking, and payment portal. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
11
Do you have experience using financial management software to track agency expenditures and to prepare direct payments, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and amendments?
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Provide specific example(s) of the experience using financial management software to track agency expenditures, prepare direct payments, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and amendments. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
13
Do you have experience preparing or assisting in the preparation of personnel-related documents and forms?
14
I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and then follow the prompts.
Required Question
Employer Baltimore County
Address 308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Phone 410-887-3135
Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov