Senior Affairs Associate II - Senior Center Director

Senior Affairs Associate II - Senior Center Director

Salary

$60,729.00 - $69,269.00 Annually

Location

Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

04.510 07-26

Department

AGING

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging, Senior Centers and Wellness Division, for the position of Senior Center Director.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

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.

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

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 experience 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 your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, and/or 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, directs the operation of a senior center.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, implements, and coordinates programs and services for older adults in a regional senior center.
• Assures the safe operation, maintenance, and security of center equipment and facilities.
• Supervises support staff and volunteers.
• Prepares schedules of activities.
• Tracks expenditures and activities for budgetary purposes.
• Purchases materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares reports and correspondence regarding center activities.
• Publicizes the center and other department-sponsored events.
• Recruits and trains volunteers.
• Assesses the needs of center members and the community at large.
• Evaluates center programs and services in response to identified needs and available resources.
• Assists senior center council in developing and conducting special events, activities, and community projects.
• Develops funding or community support for the program.
• Keeps records of program activities and expenditures for budgetary purposes.
• Prepares reports and correspondence regarding program activities.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Leads or conducts center programs or activities.
• Interviews or counsels center or community members regarding personal needs and available resources for seniors.
• Responds to emergencies at Senior Centers.
• Assists sick or injured senior adults until emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting, or a social or behavioral science;

Plus

Two years of experience providing services to older adults.

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 4 years, for the required education.

Education beyond a bachelors degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 2 years, for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of older adults and their needs.
• Knowledge of planning, conducting, and evaluating programming, services, and activities for older adults.
• Skill in the provision and development of programming, services, and activities for older adults.
• Skill in assessing the needs of older adults and their communities.
• Skill in working effectively with older adults.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise senior center and/or program staff and volunteers.
• Ability to supervise the operation of a senior center or departmental program.
• Ability to learn County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental services and programs available to seniors.
• Knowledge of programs and services offered by other agencies.
• Skill in the supervision of senior center and/or program staff and volunteers.
• Skill in the supervision of a senior center or Departmental program.

Licenses and Certificates

Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the positions required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Senior Center Director (Senior Affairs Associate II)

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated in their application, including answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Licenses and Certifications

Applicants appointed to this classification must satisfactorily complete County-sponsored CPR, AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and Crowd Control training. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The duties of this classification entail frequent walking, standing, and other limited physical activity, including travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.

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.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

02

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.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Which answer best describes your level of education and/or experience? You must attach proof of education to receive credit. You must attach proof of education to your application. If you do not submit this proof, your application may not be considered further. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting, or a social or behavioral science.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting, or a social or behavioral science; plus, two years experience providing services to older adults.
• I have an associates degree from an accredited college/university in gerontology, education, health, or a social or behavioral science; plus, four years of experience providing services to older adults.
• High school or an appropriate equivalent, and at least six years experience providing services to older adults.
• I dont have any of the education and experience combinations.

05

Provide specific examples of your experience with providing services to older adults. 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 do not have this experience, enter N/A in the space provided. This experience must be listed on your application to receive credit.

06

Do you have experience supervising, hiring, and training staff and volunteers?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, provide specific example(s) of your experience where you have supervised, hired, and trained staff and volunteers. Including the number of employees or volunteers you supervised. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. This experience must be listed on your application to receive credit. If you answered "No", enter N/A in the space provided.

08

Do you have experience planning, marketing, and implementing social, educational, recreational, and exercise programs for older adults?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, provide specific example(s) of your experience where you have planned, marketed, and implemented social, educational, recreational, and exercise programs for older adults. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you answered "No", enter N/A in the space provided.

10

Do you have experience managing a community-use facility and/or senior center?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, provide specific example(s) of your experience where you have managed a community-use facility and/or senior center. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you answered "No," enter N/A in the space provided.

12

The duties of this classification are essentially sedentary, but may include walking, standing, lifting to 20 lbs., and other limited physical activities, including travel between sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment? Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

13

Applicants appointed to this classification must satisfactorily complete County-sponsored CPR, AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and Crowd Control training. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

14

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including street address, e-mail address, and 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 follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov