Inclusion Specialist, Recreation Program Assistant - Recreation and Parks Salary $37,741.00 - $45,044.00 Annually Location 3001 East Drive, MD Job Type CS Fulltime Department Recreation and Parks - Recreation Job Number 27506 Closing 1/3/2019 11:59 PM Eastern Class Description A Recreation Program Assistant oversees the operation of a specialized citywide recreational activity. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed mainly in an office where there are no uncomfortable working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion. Selection Process All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. Minimum Qualifications On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in leading recreational activities. NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have six months of additional experience in leading recreational activities may be substituted for each year of the high school requirement. A bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three years of the experience requirement. A master's degree in one of the above areas from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement. Supplemental Information EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applicants must provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Baltimore city Government offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular (benefit-eligible) employees working at least 30 hours per week. Enrollment into the Baltimore City Government group medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life and AD&D and Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA plans must be completed online within 45 days of employment. Temporary, seasonal and contractual employees working 30 hours or more per week over a 12-month Initial Measurement Period are offered medical and prescription drug coverage only at the end of the initial measurement period. Failure to enroll online within this timeframe will forfeit benefit eligibility until the next open enrollment period. (Qualified life events may permit exceptions.) This information provides a general outline of benefits available to Baltimore City Government employees. Specific coverage may vary depending on position classification and/or union affiliation. Medical Insurance Employees may elect from a variety of medical plans including Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Point of Service (POS) plans. Employees and the City of Baltimore share the cost of the medical premiums. Medical coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit eligible employees and the first day of the following month following the completion of the 12-month Initial Measurement Period for temporary, seasonal and contractual employee working 30 hours or more per week over the 12-month measurement period. Continued eligibility for temporary, seasonal and contractual employee is determined annually over a 12-month Standard Measurement Period from November 1 of current year through October 31 of the following year for coverage effective January 1, if determined eligible. Prescription Drug Prescription Drug coverage allows members to receive a 30-day supply at a local participating pharmacy or submit a mail order request for a 90-day supply for a small co-payment. Employees and the City of Baltimore share the cost of the prescription drug premiums. Prescription drug coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees and the first day of the following month following the completion of the 12-month Initial Measurement Period for temporary, seasonal and contractual employee working 30 hours or more per week over the 12-month measurement period. Continued eligibility for temporary, seasonal and contractual employee is determined annually over a 12-month Standard Measurement Period from November 1 of current year through October 31 of the following year for coverage effective January 1, if determined eligible. Dental Insurance Dental coverage is available through Delta Dental DHMO at no cost to regular benefit-eligible employees; not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees. Covered services are available with a small co-payment when using in-network dentists. A dental buy-up plan option (DPPO) is available, which means the City and the employee share the cost of the premiums. Dental coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Vision Insurance Vision coverage is available at no cost to regular benefit-eligible employees; not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees. Coverage includes an eye exam and one pair of eye glasses/contact lenses every two years. Vision coverage is effective on the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Additional Life & AD&D Additional Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is available to regular benefit-eligible employees (not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees) and is paid completely by the employee. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Basic Life & AD&D Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is provided at no cost to regular benefit-eligible employees (not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees). Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the completion of one year of service for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Health Care FSA Regular benefit-eligible employees (not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees) may save pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible dependent care expenses incurred. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Dependent Care FSA Regular benefit-eligible employees (not temporary, seasonal and contractual employees) may save pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care expenses incurred. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the hired date for regular benefit-eligible employees only. Sick Leave Benefit-eligible employees accrue sick leave if in pay status at any time during the payroll period containing the employee's monthly anniversary date. Full-Time employees are credited with 1 day of sick leave for each completed full month of active service. Part-Time employees are credited with 1 day of sick leave upon completion of 160 hours of active service. Unused sick leave may be carried over to the next year with no accumulation limit. Vacation Leave Benefit-eligible employees accrue vacation leave based upon length of continuous service. Full-time employees earn vacation leave for each completed month of active service according to the below schedule. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave for each completed 160 hours of active service according to the below schedule. Years of Earned Vacation per Years of Service Service Month/ or 160 Hrs Days 0 - 5 1 12 6 - 10 1 ? 15 11 or more 1 ? 18 14 18 1 ? 21 19 or over 2 24 Unused vacation leave may be carried over to the next year, subject to limits determined by union affiliation. Personal Leave Full Time employees will be front-loaded 4 personal leave days at the beginning of each fiscal year. Full Time employees hired after the start of the fiscal year will be front-loaded on a pro-rated allocation. Month Days Month Days Month Days July 3.00 August 2.75 September 2.50 October 2.25 November 2.00 December 1.75 January 1.50 February 1.25 March 1.00 April 0.75 May 0.50 June 0.25 Some part time employees may earn ? day of personal leave for each completed 160 hours of service. Employees in the Fire Fighter/Officer units are credited with 1 day of personal leave on January 1st of each year. No personal leave will be carried over the fiscal year. Holidays Baltimore City Government provides 11 paid holidays per year * New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day *Members of the Fire Fighters and Fire Officers Unions celebrate only one holiday in February, President's Day. In addition to the holidays listed above, employees of the Baltimore City Police Department also observe Maryland Day, Defender's Day & Veterans Day. Retirement Plan Full-Time Employees hired on/after July 1, 2014 are required to participant with into the City's Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). The RSP has two different plan options--a Non-Hybrid and a Hybrid option--to help you financially prepare for your retirement. Simply put, though structured differently, both offer excellent benefits and features, fitting a participant's unique lifestyle and retirement aspirations. It's your choice--and your future. Please visit . Deferred Compensation Employees may elect to contribute to a supplemental retirement savings plan through Greatwest. Plan allows employees to defer a portion of their salary and invest the money on a pre-tax basis. Employees may contribute to this plan immediately upon employment. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Employees experiencing personal problems that may be affecting their job performance and quality of life may utilize the confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Through counseling and referral services, the EAP offers an opportunity to make positive changes in life which can reflect positively on work performance and improve their quality of life. Services are FREE to city employees. Municipal Employee Credit Union (MECU) Baltimore City employees and their family may join Municipal Employee Credit Union (MECU) to utilize various financial services offered immediately upon hire. Direct Deposit Employees may elect to have their pay deposited directly into their bank or credit union accounts at any time throughout employment. Once in effect a deposit advice is produced for each pay period. Receiving this information is not a guarantee of future or continued employment or benefits. Baltimore City Government reserves the right to terminate or change any plan at any time. 01 Please Note: Supplemental questions are designed to gather information from applicants about their experience and training as it relates to the position. Responses are evaluated to determine if the candidates have any additional experience beyond the minimum qualifications that would be an asset in this position. Applicants who answer N/A to any question(s) will NOT be disqualified for this position. All applicants MUST meet the minimum qualifications for this position at the time of application. I have read and understand the above information. 02 Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education information must be included in your application.) Master's Degree from an accredited college/university Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university Associate's degree from an accredited college/university High School Diploma/GED None of the above 03 Do you currently possess a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification? Yes No 04 How many years of experience in leading recreational activities do you possess. I do not have any experience in the above area. 1 year or more but less than 2 years 2 years or more but less than 3 years 3 years or more but less than 4 years 4 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more but less than 6 years 6 years or more 05 Describe in detail your experience leading recreational activities. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed. This experience must also be described in the "WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A". 06 Describe in detail your experience providing recreational services to participants with disabilities or inclusion services including experience with modifying activities to the abilities of participants with disabilities? Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed. This experience must also be described in the "WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A". 07 If your degree/credits was obtained from an accredited college/university outside of the United States, you must attach a legible copy of your U.S. equivalent education evaluation to this application. Baltimore City Government recognizes foreign credential evaluation agencies that are current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A list of agencies and their contact information is available on the NACES website at www.naces.org. Failure to submit an evaluation may result in disapproval of your education. I have read and understand the above information. 08 Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume with the application. You may either scan and attach the resume to the online application or visit the City of Baltimore Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Division Office at 7 E. Redwood Street, 1st floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, during regular business hours (M-F 8:30am 4:30pm), to present your resume to be attached to the application. I have read and understand the above statement. 09 Various notes regarding this position including additional requirements may be listed in the Supplemental Information section of the job announcement. By selecting the box below you are confirming that you have read and understand any notes indicated on the job announcement. I have read and understand the above information. 10 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Olu Onamade, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist via email at olufunso.onamade@baltimorecity.gov I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration. Required Question Agency City of Baltimore Address www.baltimorecity.gov Baltimore, Maryland, 21202 Phone 711 (TTY)