Executive Assistant 2
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Schedule: Partial remote a possibility * ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY* We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Executive Assistant 2 to provide advanced administrative support in a fast-paced, professional environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient office operations and supporting executive-level staff with discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
What Would You Do?
* Greet visitors and manage incoming calls; handle routine inquiries and direct more complex matters appropriately
* Schedule meetings, appointments, and travel; prepare associated documentation and reimbursement forms
* Draft and proofread official correspondence, emails, and memoranda
* Track and manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely responses and follow-up
* Prepare reports, meeting materials, and presentations-including confidential content
* Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems, including personnel records
* Monitor department budget and prepare expense reports
* Attend meetings and take accurate minutes
* Operate a variety of office equipment and software programs
* Perform other related duties as assigned
What Do You Need To Have?
* Five (5) years of secretarial experience, including one (1) year at the executive level involving multi-tasking in an automated office; or a combination of education, training, and experience.
* Valid Florida Driver's License (or Florida Commercial Driver's License, if required)
* Availability for varied work schedules, including during emergencies or special events
* Ability to type a minimum of 55 words per minute
* Supervisory or lead worker experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Strong command of business English, punctuation, and professional formatting
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and job-related software applications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
* Professional demeanor and ability to work independently
* Effective interpersonal skills for dealing with the public, elected officials, and county staff
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
Executive Assistant 2, E15
Deputy Sheriff I, Grade G2
Gaithersburg, MD Job
- Grade G2 will be $64,048 - $84,876.
WHO WE ARE
The mission of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement arm of the Judicial System. Our mission is to provide leadership and professional support, as required, to ensure that Court mandates are carried out in a manner which respects individual rights and freedoms. Our mission is to work cooperatively with all other law enforcement agencies within this county and throughout the Metropolitan Washington D. C. area, as well as all other branches of the Montgomery County Government. We strive to ensure that the people who live, work and visit Montgomery County are receiving the full range of law enforcement services required for a safe and orderly society.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting individuals who have prior experience as a certified law enforcement officers in the State of Maryland, to fill open positions as sworn Deputy Sheriff at the rank of Deputy Sheriff I (DS1). The Sheriff's Office Lateral Program will allow for equivalency of up to nine (9) years of qualified experience to be considered for compensation determinations upon hire. Lateral applicants who have successfully completed a Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) Entry Level Training Academy will not need to attend another entry level training academy program if they have a valid MPTSC certification within the past three (3) years. This recruitment will be used to fill positions beginning immediately.
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening.
Please see upcoming applicant testing schedule below:
2025 MCSO Applicant Testing Schedule
*** All Dates Subject to Change***
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Date
Time
Wednesday
22-Jan-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
1-Feb-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
12-Feb-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
1-Mar-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
LRCHC Chief Financial Officer
Remote or Inchelium, WA Job
Job Details LRCHC - Inchelium, WA Full Time 4 Year Degree $97281.60 - $100900.80 Salary DayDescription
Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers consists of two remarkable health clinics in rural Ferry County, Washington. Both facilities are located on the Colville Confederated Tribal Reservation. A wide variety of services (medical, dental, behavioral health, physical therapy, pharmacy and optometry) are provided to not only tribal members but all residents in the surrounding communities. The clinics recently celebrated 20 years of being a proud part of Inchelium and Keller, and they hope for 20 more!
If you are a numbers geek but love rural living and all that the great outdoors can provide, you would be a perfect candidate for our CFO position. We offer excellent benefits (listed below) and extra perks such as student loan paybacks, up to 120 days of vacation per year, 2.5 days of sick per month, 3 Traditional Days (used for personal purposes), 12 paid holidays and paid days off for jury duty, funeral / bereavement, and volunteering. We are a fun group of people that love what we do and who we help. We honor culture, family and friends every day. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested in learning more about our great facilities, please give us a call. We love to tell our story!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to provide financial management and an internal control system that reflects Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) set by Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles for private non-profit health centers.
Must be familiar with HRSA, IHS and the rules and regulations pertaining to financial management of health clinics.
Provide leadership and direction to the financial department and assist all other departments in a professional and educational manner to help them understand their financial responsibilities.
Oversee all financial decisions including, but not limited to the annual budget, reporting to the Board of Directors and other entities as needed.
Key person during all auditing's of the financial department.
Implementation of strategies and systems to improve the financial performance of the health clinics to achieve the short- and long-term strategic plans and goals determined by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local grants, contracts and other binding agreements. This would be achieved through a strong background in procurement and contracting.
Prepare regular financial reports for the Executive Director, Department Directors, and the Board of Directors.
Identify and address potential financial risks for the organization.
Maintain excellent working relationships with all co-workers, tribal headquarters' staff and other entities directly affiliated with LRCHC.
Above average computer skills, especially EXCEL.
Must be able to create, present and defend the annual (and any other) budgets to the Board of Directors, Department Directors, CCT and other entities as needed.
Work directly with financial institutions, insurance service providers, and other contractual parties regarding all financial business.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor's degree (required) or master's degree (preferred) in accounting, finance or business management.
3 - 5 years supervisory experience as a CFO, Controller, Financial Officer or other relevant role.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred).
Strong knowledge and experience of corporate law, risk management practices, data analysis and forecasting.
Experience in grant writing and grant management.
Able to work with a variety of healthcare software products.
Physical Ability
Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 25 - 50 pounds
Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone, in person and when needed electronically.
Requirements
Must have valid driver's license and be eligible for CCT vehicle insurance.
Must have Basic Life Support certification (within 90 days of hire).
Must complete HIPAA and Privacy training (within 90 days of hire).
Must be able to pass a Background Check prior to hire.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
This job description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps and skills required of the job.
BENEFITS
100% Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (85% paid family members)
Options for supplemental short- and long-term disability insurance and additional life insurance
Paid 3% Retirement, with a match of up to 6%.
Intergovernmental Liaison
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Schedule: M-F 8-5, with some work occasionally outside of those hours and some remote work Make a Lasting Impact Where Policy Meets People Are you a natural connector who thrives at the intersection of government, community, and strategy? We're looking for an experienced Intergovernmental Liaison to play a pivotal role in advancing our County's legislative goals and fostering meaningful partnerships at the local, state, and federal levels.
In this role, you'll be a strategic leader, a trusted advisor, and a bridge-builder. From shaping legislative priorities to coordinating interagency projects and securing critical funding, your work will directly influence the future of our County and its communities.
You'll join a forward-thinking team in the County Administrator's Office, where innovation, collaboration, and service to the public are at the core of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of the County's legislative agenda and priorities.
* Monitor and engage with activities of municipalities, unincorporated areas, special and dependent districts, FAC, NACo, and other key stakeholders.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with government partners and external organizations.
* Coordinate grant activities, including development, evaluation, and reporting in collaboration with OMB Center of Excellence.
* Interpret state and federal guidelines on grant funding and legislative regulations.
* Assist in preparing and submitting grant appropriation requests to state, federal, and foundation sources.
* Represent the County at conferences, public meetings, and special events.
* Provide periodic reports and legislative updates to the County Executive Leadership Team and Board.
* Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* 7+ years of experience in governmental affairs, grants, and intergovernmental coordination; or an Associate's degree and five years of experience as described; or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Proven track record working with elected officials, agencies, and public partners
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
* Strong written and verbal communication skills-you know how to break down complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
Additional Requirements:
* Valid Florida Driver's License
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and travel
* Availability during special/emergency events as needed
Highly Desirable
* Master's degree in public administration, Business Administration, or related field
* Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* High-level organizational abilities
* Familiarity with County government operations and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Deep understanding of federal, state, local, and foundation grant processes
* Strong research, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
Why Join Us?
When you work with us, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a mission. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community while building relationships and influencing policy that matters. We value innovation, leadership, and service-and we're ready to support you as you grow your career in public service.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your resume and application on this site/page. We look forward to learning how your experience, ideas, and leadership can help move our County forward.
Emergency Services Instructor, (Advanced Life Support, Grade 20)
Remote or Gaithersburg, MD Job
Anticipated salary range upon hire: $65,701 - $100,154
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA) is a premier training facility dedicated to preparing firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics for the challenges of modern emergency response. We provide cutting-edge education in the discipline of Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic training that blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on simulations and real-world clinical experience. Our program ensures that paramedics are equipped with the critical skills needed to make life-saving decisions in high-pressure situations. With state-of-the-art facilities, expert instructors, and a commitment to innovation, MCFRS PSTA offers an exciting and rewarding environment for those passionate about emergency medicine and public service.
Join Our Team at MCFRS!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Services Instructor to join our team! We are looking for a skilled paramedic who is not only experienced in emergency medical care but also exemplifies dependability, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and problem-solving ability. Teamwork is essential at MCFRS and we value individuals who communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and contribute to a positive and professional work environment. A great team member is inclusive, reliable, respectful, accountable, and always ready to support their colleagues and share knowledge.
MCFRS is an exciting place to work because we invest in equity, inclusion, mentorship, career development, and leadership growth. We are looking for individuals with vision, motivation, and integrity, who can inspire others and make sound decisions under pressure. If you are ready to be part of a progressive, team-driven organization where you can make a real difference, advance your career, and help shape the future of emergency medical services, MCFRS is the place for you! Join us and be part of something greater.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Services Instructor at MCFRS, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of emergency medical care by training and mentoring paramedics, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide lifesaving care and uphold the highest standards of service to our community.
Curriculum Development & Instruction
Work both independently and on teams to create new ALS Professional Development content, ensuring alignment with current industry standards and best practices as well as unique organizational needs.
Develop and deliver lessons and evaluation tools based on curriculum learning objectives.
Provide didactic and laboratory instruction for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Training Academy's Paramedic and EMT programs.
Plan and coordinate the training and educational activities for approximately 350 career and volunteer licensed ALS professionals.
Instructional Delivery & Student Engagement
Independently prepare and deliver ALS Continuing Education courses at the Training Academy and off-site locations.
Guide, evaluate, and mentor students during classroom and hands-on training sessions.
Develop and implement learner remediation plans in collaboration with EMS instructional staff.
Content Curation & Multimedia Integration
Curate and incorporate multimedia content (videos, interactive tools, simulations, etc) to enhance training programs.
Adapt instructional methods to engage diverse learning styles and improve student comprehension and retention.
Additional Expectations
Work skillfully under routine deadlines, managing multiple projects and instructional schedules efficiently.
Collaborate with EMS instructional staff (both uniformed and civilian) to develop and enhance course offerings.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Maryland emergency medical services (EMS) delivery within an all-hazards Fire/Rescue department setting.
Apply adult learning methodologies and competency-based education principles to EMS instruction.
Maintain strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and teamwork, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders.
This position may require offsite work, evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Age: Twenty-one (21) years or older.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience, in either a paid or volunteer capacity, in performing duties and responsibilities associated with fire suppression and/or emergency medical services (EMS).
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland or a high school equivalency diploma
Training and/or Certification:
Emergency Medical Services Instructor - Basic Life Support (BLS):
• American Heart Association CPR Instructor
• State of Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)*
• Obtain and maintain Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB) certification as an Emergency Services Instructor in the appropriate discipline assigned
* Equivalency:
EMT certification with another jurisdiction that has reciprocity with Maryland, or National Registry EMT in accordance with State of Maryland Executive Order No. 20-03-19-03.
Emergency Medical Services Instructor - Advanced Life Support (ALS):
• State of Maryland Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic
• Obtain and maintain instructor permissions via the Montgomery County EMS Operational Program
Equivalency: None except as stated above.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
License:
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence appropriate to the equipment operated by an employee in the discipline assigned.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university (preferably in EMS, Fire Science, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field).
GIS Cadastralist 2
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Work schedule: Remote work available up to 2 days per week after completing the initial training period Pinellas County Property Appraiser Mike Twitty and his staff are dedicated to producing a fair and equitable tax roll while providing courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service.
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office is seeking a mapping and GIS specialist. This position has a salary range of $46,883.20 - $75,025.60 annually. As a member of our working team, you will occupy a position offering a unique challenge. You are, in effect, working both for your neighbors and yourself while constantly improving your community.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining parcel datasets using ArcGIS Pro with Parcel Fabric implementation, ensuring accuracy in land ownership records, legal descriptions, and cadastral mapping. Perform mapping duties to include (COGO) coordinate geometry mapping input of new subdivisions, condominiums, and timeshares, complex parcel splits and aggregations, complex rights-of-way takings, interpretation of complex property descriptions, coordination and mapping of governmental leasehold properties and ability to draft complex property descriptions for tax roll purposes; supports a wide variety of applications with more independence than is exercised at the GIS Cadastralist 1.
What Would You Do?
* Interpret and digitize property deeds, legal descriptions, plats, and survey documents to ensure accurate mapping by using ArcGIS Pro in Parcel Fabric enterprise geodatabase;
* ArcGIS Pro editing - performs splits, combinations, additions, and deletions of parcels and effects changes to property ownership maps using ESRI Parcel Fabric;
* Assist in the interpretation and resolution of questions or conflicts incurred during parcel re-engineering.
Corrects and maintains current appraisal database systems;
* Advanced knowledge of real property parcel mapping as it relates to recorded and vacated plats and rights-of-way cases. Advanced knowledge of real property title and be capable of performing research on real property chain of title.
* Searches records and source material from title companies, court records, County engineer's office, or other offices where similar materials or records are on file;
* Conducts abstract searches and prepares proper legal descriptions of parcels using information technology;
* Recommends adjustments to property records to director;
* Performs computer file maintenance of mapping directories;
* May lead subordinate clerical and technical staff as part of projects;
* Trains junior mapping staff and provides technical support to coworkers;
* Confers with citizens as required;
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Have To Have?
Five (5) years of experience in cadastral (parcel) mapping, including experience in ArcGIS; or an Associate's degree or technical diploma in surveying, engineering, cartography, or computer science or a related field and three (3) years of experience as described above; or a Bachelor's degree in surveying, engineering, cartography, computer science, or related field and one (1) year of experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
* Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop
* Experience with ESRI Parcel Fabric
* Title research and/or Survey experience and the ability to read and interpret legal descriptions on various legal documents including deeds, plats and surveys.
* Experience using the Public Land Survey System as it relates to real property in Florida
* Knowledge of the Windows and VMS operating systems, the geographical base map, GIS concepts, and functionality
* Ability to use all the tools in ArcEditor including coordinate geometry (COGO) to perform complex map edits and maintain parcel data and tax district boundaries
* Ability to use a versioned database using "Workflow Manager" to assign "Arc Jobs" to junior technicians
* Excellent business/professional writing skills using MS Word.
* Experience in a leadership, team lead or project lead role.
* Experience using geometry and trigonometry
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
* Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
* We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.
GIS Cadastralist 2, C22
Emergency Vehicle Mechanic Technician II
Rockville, MD Job
The anticipated salary range upon hire: Grade 16: $53,510-$70,250 / Grade 20: $62,872- $99,659
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Fleet Operations, with the Division of Support Services, inspects, maintains, and repairs fire and rescue apparatus and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The fleet is comprised of nearly 300 heavy, medium, and light duty vehicles including pumpers, aerials, rescue squads, and ambulances. The department is seeking to fill the position of Emergency Vehicle Mechanic Technicians.
MCFRS is seeking Mechanics that are highly skilled or have good aptitude to perform maintenance and repairs of a variety of specialized medium- and heavy-duty fire and emergency medical services apparatus. Successful candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 100 lbs., and occasionally objects that weigh in excel of 100 lbs., obtaining assistance or using mechanical advantage, as appropriate.
Ability to safely operate and drive all fire/rescue apparatus and their respective components.
Ability and willingness to provide emergency repair service on fire/rescue/EMS apparatus and equipment outside the regular shop location.
Skill in working as a team member to provide excellent customer service.
Skill in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information.
The position is located at a warehouse-type facility located in Rockville, MD.
Work is performed in all seasons, regardless of weather, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to environmental factors found in a warehouse and automotive shop.
Strict adherence to safety precautions and procedures, and the use of appropriate PPE (PPE Personal Protective Equipment) and protective devices will be at all times.
The position may be occasionally to work outside of normal business hours, either during the traditional second shift, (i.e., later afternoon/evening and/or on-call during nights and weekends) with additional compensation.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
The selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and a medical exam with drug screen.
The individuals selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee." Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
Please note, if hired, it is the employee's responsibility to provide their own tools which are on the first day of employment. In addition, the employee is responsible for the expense of obtaining and maintaining a "Class A" commercial driver's permit and license.
What You'll Be Doing
The Emergency Vehicle Mechanic Technicians will be responsible for performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of a variety of specialized medium- and heavy-duty fire and emergency medical services apparatus. These vehicles include heavy rescue squads, pumpers, tankers, aerial ladders, ambulances, and specialized evacuation and mass casualty apparatus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensuring the mechanical and performance safety of emergency fire and rescue vehicles.
Performing inspections, lubrications, fluid changes and component adjustments and other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles related to Preventive Maintenance (PM) processes.
Utilizing diagnostic tools (both manual and electronic) to assess and evaluate required service/repairs.
Provide diagnostic assessments of repair needs based on experience.
Troubleshooting service/repair needs and performing necessary/required work in a timely fashion.
Documenting/recording findings, measurements, diagnoses and needed repairs discovered during PM inspections.
Performing repairs to light, medium, and heavy apparatus, and equipment.
Road testing vehicles during, and upon completion of, maintenance/repair work.
Handling hazardous waste properly; maintaining the work area in a clean and orderly manner; and performing various "shopkeeping" tasks.
Operating machine shop tools and testing equipment.
Communicating with end-users about
Therapeutic Recreation Leader (Recreation Assistant V, Grade S5)
Wheaton, MD Job
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with a mission to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible community-based programs, activities, and services that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Recreation seeks an energetic, highly motivated Therapeutic Recreation Leader with a passion for therapeutic recreation and inclusive programming for individuals with disabilities.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Therapeutic Recreation Leader, you will:
Greet and assist participants and visitors with a professional, friendly, and welcoming attitude.
Provide exceptional customer service by promptly looking up and sharing accurate information.
Set up and break down adaptive equipment.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of specialized equipment and facility spaces designed for therapeutic recreation.
Monitor activities and participant engagement to ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment that accommodates varying abilities.
Assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting during programs and activities or within a facility, ensuring accessibility and inclusion.
Assist with cleaning and organizing of facility or program to ensure safety and readiness for use.
Be knowledgeable of and enforce program and facility rules and requirements, including those related to adaptive recreation.
As a Therapeutic Recreation Leader you may:
Provide leadership and supervision in school-based or recreation center-based programs or activities that support participants with disabilities.
Supervise, plan, lead, coordinate, or evaluate a therapeutic recreation activity.
Work collaboratively with partners to deliver inclusive services such as adaptive sports, sensory-friendly activities, or social enrichment programs.
Collect and process registrations and payments while safeguarding financial and personal information.
Assist with administrative processes such as answering phones and returning calls, completing reports, maintaining records, scheduling, ordering adaptive supplies, checking in participants, contractors, guests, etc.
Support and facilitate accessible and inclusive sports, programs, activities, and events.
To be a successful Therapeutic Recreation Leader, you MUST:
Be able to follow and give directions and answer inquiries professionally and with a welcoming attitude.
Work as part of a team, maintain relationships, attend required training, and participate in staff meetings.
Exercise tact, judgment, and maturity to maintain order, ensure appropriate behavior, and maintain safety in diverse and inclusive settings.
Have experience working with individuals with disabilities and be comfortable adapting programs to meet a variety of needs.
The Hourly Rate for this Seasonal Position is $19.15
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One thousand two hundred hours (1200) of relevant work experience as a leader or instructor in one or more recreation activities, preferably including experience with individuals with disabilities.
Education: Completion of two (2) years in college, preferably with coursework in recreation, therapeutic recreation, special education, or a related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at
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. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on
Hiring Preference
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All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills,
Finance Operations Analyst - Accounts Payable
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Finance Operations Analyst Schedule: Some remote work * ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MAY APPLY* This position is responsible for supporting the integrity of transactions residing in the Accounts Payable and Oracle ERP. Duties include financial analysis, process improvement, training, troubleshooting system issues, and a variety of documentation, reconciliation and reporting activities.
This role may involve the following responsibilities:
* Pre-audit of complex invoices, including construction pay applications.
* Research of Accounts Payable related items from bank reconciliations.
* Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
* Maintaining signature authorization forms and updating AME (Approval Management Engine).
* Auditing Spending in the Sunshine.
* Assist with monthly balancing
* May assist with setting up distribution sets and recurring invoices.
* Trouble shoots system problems.
* Assists with testing.
* Work some special projects as assigned.
* Performs any other task needed to maintain an efficient workflow within the department.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do you Need To Have?
* Five years' experience in semi-professional accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, or finance support using a personal computer and state-of-the art software applications with preference given candidates who successfully completed 12 or more college level credit hours in accounting and finance courses; or
* Associate's degree (or 4 years of other related college level education) in accounting, business administration or related field and 3 years of experience as described above; or
* Bachelor's degree and 1-year experience as described above; or
* Master's or higher level-degree described above; or
* An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
* In-depth experience and knowledge of an ERP system and most desirably Oracle applications.
* Knowledge of the effect transactions created in Accounts Payable have on General Ledger.
* Knowledge of a relational database system is desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel, and preferably experience with Oracle applications.
* Knowledge of advanced budgetary processes, financial accounting and fund organization including proper accounting based on laws, rules and other regulatory requirements.
* Knowledge of best practices and procedures for Accounts Payable, payment processing, and audit compliance.
* Ability to conduct research, identify and evaluate process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation of approved strategies.
* Ability to analyze complex transactions and reports (including reconciliations) and make appropriate correcting entries and/or recommendations.
* Ability to understand advanced automated accounting systems as well as to train and guide others on how to understand and maintain financial accounting files, with emphasis on all Accounts Payable transactions.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the Finance Division, county departments, and external users.
* Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize deadlines, such as external audit requests that include gathering information and preparing statements while still supporting the department's day to day needs.
* Aptitude to readily navigate within other systems such as SAP, Granicus, Documentum, Nexgen and Chedas. May assist with application testing and report writing.
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
Finance Operations Analyst, C23
Assistant County Attorney I/II/III, Grade N24/N27/N32
Rockville, MD Job
The expected salary ranges for this role on hire are:
Assistant County Attorney I: $77,738 - $104,639
Assistant County Attorney II: $88,406 - $129,827
Assistant County Attorney III: $108,687 - $165,952
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council in all aspects of the government's operations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office is looking for an attorney to represent the County Government in tax and procurement matters before State, Federal, and local administrative agencies and courts; draft and review agreements, legislation, regulations, and other legal documents; conduct negotiations; prepare and issues legal opinions; and collects debts owed to the County.
What You'll Be Doing
The full-time attorney for the Office of the County Attorney's Division of Finance and Procurement will act as counsel to County departments requiring legal advice on procurement, commercial, grant, tax, and finance matters, including representing the County before administrative bodies and State and federal courts, as may be needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience:
At the Assistant County Attorney I level, Grade N24: One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.
At the Assistant County Attorney II level, Grade N27: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
At the Assistant County Attorney III level, Grade N32: Thorough (four (4) years) experience as an attorney, including some specialized (one (1) year) experience involving either local government law or permitting, land development and/or zoning.
Equivalency: None.
LICENSE: • Membership in the Maryland State Bar. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Experience in the areas of law handled by the Division.
Trial skills and experience
Knowledge of local government law
Organization skills
Ability to cope with exposure to difficult subject matters
Ability to deal with people effectively in difficult high stress circumstances
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at
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. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on
Hiring Preference
.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law
: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at
19A-12 of the County Code
. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the
Ethics Commission
website.
Compliance and Administration Manager
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Do you possess expertise in organizational management and a desire to support your community? Pinellas County has the ideal career move for you!! Performs responsible professional, administrative, compliance and technical work supporting the operations of the Department of Human Services, (HS). Work involves responsibility for the organization, management, administration, compliance and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the department.
Duties also involve working closely with the Division Director, HS on critical issues and organizational policies including HIPAA Compliance, public records, and department procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for activities such as: compliance and organizational administration including monitoring, management of public records, organizational procedure development and oversight, as well as tracking organizational progress towards established goals and compliance with standard operating requirements.
Considerable independent judgment and initiative are exercised in carrying out the daily operations of the division. The incumbent will be responsible for providing training and technical assistance, including training for peers and executive staff.
This Section Manager 1 position is located at: 440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; with some availability for remote work. This position is under the Human Services Department, Program and Contract Services Division.
What Will You Do
* Provide management and oversight of Department compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
* Provide management and oversight of Department records (including storage, access, and maintenance) to ensure compliance with Public Records requirements and related requests.
* Provide leadership and administrative support for all Departmental procedures.
* Provide management and oversight of Department progress towards established goals, special projects, and standard operating requirements.
* Serve as the Department liaison for administrative responsibilities, as assigned.
* Manage the activities of a specific section within the Department.
* Provide recommendations, presentations, and reports on a variety of administrative and compliance related functions.
* Manage, support, and guide supervisors and subordinates in project development.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need
Experience: Progressively responsible technical, professional, and administrative functions in organizational compliance, public administration or a related field that includes 1 year of supervisory experience.
Degree: Business or Public Administration, Social work, Psychology, Sociology.
* Six or more years of experience as described above.
* Associate's degree and 4 or more years as described above.
* Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years as described above.
* Master's degree or higher-level degree as described above.
* An equivalent combination of training and experience
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations is mandatory.
* Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report
Highly Desirable
* Knowledge and experience providing oversight of compliance with regulations for Covered Entities including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and 42 CFR Part 2.
* Experience providing oversight and management of Public Records.
* Maintains certification as a Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), other related certification(s), or has experience with HIPAA/ 42 CFR Part 2 and the ability to become certified within one year of hire.
* Experience developing organizational procedures including the provision of related training and compliance monitoring.
* Experience providing management and oversight of compliance with public and/or business administration procedures.
* Experience communicating effectively, both written and orally.
* Experience making presentations to a variety of groups.
* Experience establishing good working relationships with staff, other organizations, agencies, officials and the public.
* Experience utilizing computer applications and software.
Why Choose Pinellas County?
When you join Pinellas County, you're not just taking on a job-you're investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:
* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
* Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
* Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
* Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
* Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
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Social Worker III, Grade 24
Rockville, MD Job
The expected salary range for this role upon hire is $77,738-$119,274. WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aging and Disability Services is seeking a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) to investigate abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults in Montgomery County, Maryland. These clients are seen in the community, in their homes. The employee will need to be able to facilitate a safety plan with the client in crisis situations. The employee should be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. The employee in the position must have reliable transportation, be able to work well independently, and have strong written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What You'll Be Doing
The employee will be responsible for conducting assessments, providing case management services, and Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations of vulnerable adults who are at-risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect.
Employee will be responsible for providing social work services to adults, 18 years of age and older, with disabilities, frail elderly, adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or individuals with mental health challenges. Major duties include investigation of reported allegations of vulnerable adults at risk in the community and intervention to ensure client safety in the least restrictive environment.
The employee will also be responsible for the completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care, crisis intervention, execution of emergency psychiatric petitions as appropriate, preparation of court reports, and testifying in court.
Additional duties include consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department, as well as with collateral agencies such as the Montgomery County Police Department, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, local hospitals, local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Crisis Center, the County Attorney's Office, State's Attorney's Office, private attorneys and relevant public/private agencies as required to assure an efficient and integrated care management program.
Employee will have regularly scheduled daytime on-call responsibilities.
Employee will also need to have the aptitude to learn and master computer technology related to case documentation needs.
Timeliness in client contacts, documentation and follow up reports are critical elements to the position
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years, to include a minimum 3,000 hours, of professional experience rendering social work services under the supervision of a LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
LICENSE:
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical - LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when for job-related duties
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
Do you have experience working with vulnerable adult populations, adults with disabilities and rail elderly persons?
Are you Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSW-C level?
Do you have experience with an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
We will use interview preference criteria:
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSW-C level.
Experience working with vulnerable adult populations, including adults with disabilities and frail elderly persons.
Ability to work independently and multi-task under the pressure of firm deadlines and mandates.
Ability to work part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare effective documentation of case activities and prepare business documents.
Animal Services Officer, Lead (Grade 21)
Derwood, MD Job
$65,551 - $93,756
The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services is responsible for providing animal related services to the citizens of Montgomery County, MD from its headquarters located in Derwood, MD.
The Office of Animal Services (OAS) is currently recruiting for a full-time
Lead Animal Services Officer (Lead ASO)
who is passionate about animals and delivering a high standard of service to the community. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and be detailed oriented. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and multi-task. The candidate must have the ability to always remain professional, especially when working with the public. The candidate must be knowledgeable of State and County laws and regulations pertaining to animal cruelty, animal neglect (including domestic animals, horses, and livestock), wildlife, and other animal related public safety or public nuisance issues.
To ensure a positive workplace and comply with Federal, State and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing various mandatory trainings within the first three to six months of hire.
Multilingual candidates are strongly desired but not required.
What You'll Be Doing
The
Lead ASO
is responsible for providing guidance and support to Animal Services Officers in the field. The Lead ASO reports to and acts on behalf of the Field Services Supervisors and serves as primary contact for the Emergency Communication Center. The
Lead ASO
administer directives and guides the actions of subordinates in enforcing State, Local Laws, and Ordinances for Montgomery County Office of Animal Services, by leading personnel and daily operations to ensure the fulfillment of Animal Care & Control services for Montgomery County, safeguarding life, health, property and liability for residents and stakeholders. The position provides training, guidance, resources and assists officers ensuring that the day-to-day operations operate effectively and efficiently and ensuring that all laws are appropriately applied in a safe, equitable and uniformed manner.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinate, plan, lead, and ensure efficient, cost effective and customer focused animal control in the assigned area.
Respond to animal/livability complaints and investigate cases for compliance with animal control ordinance codes and other applicable Maryland State Statues of petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level violations.
Coordinate and participate in executing and serving search warrants as required. Understand and utilize both proactive enforcement and community-based enforcement theories in the application of field services.
Interview and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Prioritize and manage field response to calls impacting public safety such as animal bites or otherwise aggressive animals. Lead assumes command in the absence of a Field Supervisor and provide direction to ASOs. Provide services for emergency and exigent situations that require immediate response to prevent harm, which may include assisting other agencies.
Prepare complete and accurate reports and other related legal documents and paperwork.
Evaluate, train, assign and provide guidance to subordinates engaged in the enforcement of Animal Control laws and ordinances. Areas such as patrol, report writing, use of force, mediation, shelter policies and procedures, proper animal care techniques, and general investigation.
Make recommendations on hiring, discipline, and commendation.
Work with Field Supervisors to develop and revise department policies and procedures to optimize efficiencies, consistencies, and safety. Build effective teams for the delivery of animal care and control.
Monitor and evaluate statistics by precinct and ward using the information to ensure effective deployment of resources for enforcement activities.
Interpret laws, ordinances, and court decisions relating to enforcement activities.
Act as a liaison with other Animal Control and Law Enforcement agencies and related organizations.
Participate in emergency preparedness planning and assist with the development of emergency plans for field operations while coordinating with shelter operations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
• Graduation from High School or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, AND
• Coursework or training in animal health, animal behavior, and control.
Experience:
• Four (4) years of paid experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including the
investigation of violations and court prosecution for animal control/regulatory agency.
One (1) year of the experience must have been at the level of Animal Services Officer III
for animal control/regulatory agency; AND
• One (1) year experience in leading and training others in accomplishing work assignments.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
License Requirement:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
This position requires offsite work and weekend and/or evening hours.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at
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. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on
Hiring Preference
.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law
: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at
19A-12 of the County Code
. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the
Ethics Commission
website.
Building Maintenance Mechanic II
Glenarden, MD Job
Pay Schedule II, Grade H20, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Division of Property Management. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government 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) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, performs general maintenance and repair to County buildings and stationary equipment.
* Operates and performs routine and preventive maintenance to stationary building equipment such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, security, and fire alarm systems.
* Performs roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work to complete routine repairs to buildings and equipment.
* Applies paints, stains, or other chemical coatings.
* Assists skilled trades workers with complex repair and installation work.
* Leads and instructs lesser skilled workers.
* Oversees and inspects contractual work performed on County premises.
* Prepares and keeps records of time and materials used.
* Estimates and requisitions materials needed to complete repair projects.
* Completes repair projects according to blueprints or drawings.
Examples of Other Duties
* Operates an automobile or a light truck to transport workers, tools, materials, and equipment between job sites.
* 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 of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Four years' experience in building operation and maintenance work.
Training related to building operation and maintenance may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions
Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employees in this classification may be subject to standby duty for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor, including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of tools and equipment. Some positions require travel between work sites. Some duties require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather, raw sewage, and electricity.
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.
Programmer Analyst 3
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Schedule: After the initial training period, up to two days per week remote work from home The Pinellas County Property Appraiser is seeking a Lead Developer Analyst for a fast-paced IT team who can move us away from desktop development into web-enabled development. The office is fast paced with strict state deadlines. The successful candidate will have experience with design patterns, rapid application development, and the ability to coach developers.
This is advanced professional work in the development, deployment, analysis, and support of data-centric applications and processes to support vendor solutions, new development, and operations. This position includes working with internal teams of varying departments for project development, quality analysis, and design. The position requires use of Visual Studio C#.Net programming, Oracle Databases, and scripting for the purpose of process automation.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
What Would You Do?
* Designs, develops, tests, implements and supports client/server and/or web-based applications using C#.Net, Oracle SQL, and PL/SQL
* Designs, develops, tests, implements and supports Python and .Net based code for the automation of daily tasks.
* Works directly with customers.
* Troubleshoots and supports in-house and vendor applications.
* Provide dashboard, report, and query support using Oracle SQL, Crystal Reports, and Power BI.
* Designs, develops and creates a large variety of original applications for customers.
* Documents application code, processes and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned and not included in the above listing.
What Do you Need To Have?
Experience - Technical and professional experience in development, including:
* Experience working with vendor solutions and creating add-on enhancements.
* Ability to research and troubleshoot systems written by others.
* Strong database development and analysis skill using Oracle or SQL Server Databases
* Client/Server and Web-Enabled Visual Studio C#.Net development
* Scripting for the purpose of process automation, esp. in Python
* Use of source control tools, team development standards, and best practices.
Education - directly related to IT programming or information technology, computer science, computer technology, or related field
* 4 years of experience as described above.
* Associate degree as described above and 2 years of experience as described above.
* Bachelor's or higher-level degree as described above and some experience as described above.
Additional Requirements
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
* PL/SQL, Dashboard development esp. in Power BI, Crystal Reports
* JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Web Services a plus.
* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, policies, personal computers, operating systems and related software applications.
* Skill in managing personal daily activities and major projects for self and others that may cross organizational boundaries.
* Skill in use and application of reference materials and theory to research and solve major problems.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, both inside and outside of the work section.
* Skill in applying new technologies, soft skill, and procedures.
* Troubleshoots complex problems and provides timely and efficient resolution to supervisor or customer; Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information.
* Improves processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information systems procedures and equipment for small to moderate systems; Identifies and implements processes that can be automated. Recommends, defines, and implements organizational initiatives.
* Performs unit and system tests on assigned tasks.
* Reviews system during design or upgrades; prior deployment in assigned area.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
* Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
* We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.
Programmer Analyst 3, 150
Residential Appraiser
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Schedule: After the initial training period, work from home remotely is available for up to 2 days per week. The award-winning, Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office is currently seeking applications for a Residential Property Appraiser to join their dynamic team. This is field and office work of routine difficulty in the gathering of property data to assist in estimating residential property values for ad valorem purposes. Work involves measuring building structures and appurtenances, drawing sketches to scale, identifying structural features and characteristics, making quality judgments, conducting inventories, and recording descriptive data.
What Would You Do?
* Serves as a member of an appraisal team (Real Property).
* Accurately interprets and records parcel changes discovered via oblique and/or street level images.
* Responds to building permits/Certificate of Occupancy for new construction, alterations, additions and demolitions.
* Learns the structure and process of neighborhood and condo modeling and prepares some models for review.
* Prepares research and documentation in defense of values.
* Provides accurate preliminary analysis in support of Valuation Adjustment Board preparation.
What Do You Need To Have?
* Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report and must provide personal properly licensed and insured automobile transportation for the performance of fieldwork.
* Must be capable of carrying and operating a hand-held computer weighing approximately 6 pounds for up to six hours a day in the field.
* AND must also possess:
* At least 3 years of appraisal experience in real property, including residential, condominium, mobile home and small multi-family properties. or;
* An associate degree or two years of college-level coursework in economics, real estate, finance, business, accounting or public administration or related field and at least 1 year of appraisal experience in real property, including residential, condominium, mobile home and small multi-family properties or;
* A bachelor's degree or higher in economics, real estate, finance, business, accounting or public administration or related field.
* Must pass the Property Appraiser's math skills test, given after interview.
* Must successfully complete the International Association of Assessing Officer's (IAAO) Course #101 and Course #102 (Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal and Income Approach to Valuation) within a reasonable time set by the Appointing Authority or be subject to automatic removal.
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* Experience with MS Office suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
* Experience with technology including desktop computer, MS Windows, tablet PC.
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
* Possession of a Florida State Certified Appraiser or Registered Trainee Appraiser license.
* Experience in mass appraisal models such as multiple regression analysis or feedback.
* Possession of a designation from a nationally recognized professional appraisal organization.
Our Benefits Rank Among The Top In The Area!
* Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
* Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
* We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
PAO Appraiser 1
Crisis Center/Takoma Park Police Dept. Term Therapist II, (Therapist II) Grade 24
Takoma Park, MD Job
The expected salary range for this role upon hire is $77,738- $116,001.
This is a term role that will end on July 1st 2025.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Term Therapist II to serve in the 24 Hours Crisis Center in Behavioral Health & Crisis Services but assigned to and co-located with the Takoma Park Police Department.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is based in the Department's Behavioral Health and Crisis Services' 24-Hour Crisis Center but assigned to and co-located with the Takoma Park Police Department. The Crisis Center provides telephone, walk-ins, mobile crisis outreach, single adult shelter system screening and referrals, and crisis residential services to persons experiencing situational, emotional, or mental health crises. The Crisis Center provides all services, twenty-four hours/day seven days/week. Much of the work of the Crisis Center focuses on providing the least restrictive community-based service appropriate to the client's situation. The Crisis Center coordinates the mental health response during disasters and community critical incidents and serve as the afterhours contact for Public Health, Stop, Triage, Engage, Educate, Rehabilitate (STEER), Adult Protective Services (APS), Abused Person Program (APP) and Child Welfare Services (CWS). The Takoma Park Police Department provides law enforcement functions within the city limits of Takoma Park, MD.
The duties and responsibilities of the position will include:
Provide on-site assistance to the Takoma Park Police Department in responding to calls for service with individuals who may have behavioral health concerns. Assess and assist in determining appropriate dispositions for these individuals, to include facilitating referrals to appropriate DHHS/private partners. Similarly assist with individuals who walk into the Takoma Park Police Station in behavioral health crisis or with the need for other social service supports.
Provide limited clinical case management services with individuals in Takoma Park who come into contact with the Police Department and who require assistance in obtaining public/private services appropriate to their level of need.
Provide trainings to officers, professional staff, and Takoma Park community partners on relevant behavioral health topics.
Work with Crisis Center Manager, MCPD Supervisory Therapist, and other Crisis Center staff to ensure that the HHS/Takoma Park clinicians adhere to highest standards of care including the DHHS performance objectives of collaborative care and use of technology.
Work with Takoma Park command staff and Crisis Center Supervisory Therapist and Manager to ensure that program objectives are identified and met and that appropriate outcome measures are captured.
Participate in multiple collaborations which may include meetings with Crisis Center partners including MCPD, RCPD, ECC, FRS, MCPS, SEPH, local hospitals, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing.
Equivalency: None.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT)
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC
Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C)
Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practit
Major Maintenance Project Manager, Grade 22
Rockville, MD Job
The anticipated salary range upon hire: $71,426 - $109,111
WHO WE ARE
The Department of General Services, The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. FM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DFM is seeking a Major Maintenance Project Manager to serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of maintenance, renovation & inspection services. Responsible for performing all maintenance, renovation, repair and replacement project manager functions from project scoping to project close-out for County-owned and County-leased buildings/facilities; in each project, serves as owner's representative and as assigned, manages multiple projects concurrently. Also responsible for performing such trade subject matter expert functions as reviewing manufacturer specifications and performance histories of key building systems and materials to forecast need for, estimate cost of, and ensure compatibility of, replacements. In both roles, helps ensure contractors comply with regulatory guidelines including jobsite safety and environmental requirements and building envelope or electro-mechanical codes (as assigned), and that project quality is controlled including consistency with manufacturer specifications and generally accepted practices in the trades(s) involved. Verifies the work completed and maintain quality control.
What You'll Be Doing
Duties include, but not limited to:
Serves as subject matter expert in a specified trade: HVAC-R, electrical, piping-plumbing or building envelope/structural (foundation, walls, roofing, fenestration, interior and finishes). Reviews manufacturer guidelines. Advises on trade issues of projects/assignments and evaluates and makes technical judgments about workmanship, materials, equipment, phasing, staging, time and other trade-related matters based on expertise in the trade(s). Stays abreast of and assesses pros and cons of new technologies (materials/equipment/processes) and trade-offs.
Solicits estimates or proposals from vendors for work not covered by contracts or shops.
Coordinates and communicates with business contacts concerning projects and other assignments to obtain/verify facts, discuss courses of action and exchange other routine and non-routine information. Organizes and conducts project coordination meetings when . Keeps supervisor and stakeholders informed.
Reviews or prepares work orders, maintains a log of all projects and time and material contract files, records observations, and findings, and prepares recurring and special status reports of all projects and assignments
Performs facility maintenance inspections, prepares written inspection reports and initiates work orders for maintenance to be performed by County employees and/or time and material contractors
Reviews contract documents with time and material contractors to ensure all parties agree to terms, conditions, scope of work, specifications; makes recommendations to improve future contracts
Prepares working sketches and drawings to accurately depict project requirements, if needed, reviews contractor drawings for errors, omissions and/or trouble areas before work begins, and refers to the agreed-upon drawings as work proceeds.
Uses a computer and various electronic devices/systems to plan, schedule, communicate, research (the Internet), create, exchange, record and use information, make/check calculations, etc. Uses generic and trade-specific tools
Provides guidance to contractors as needed on assigned projects and solves a range of field problems.
Drives to and from various County worksites to manage projects.
Performs related duties as .
Work that is performed at maintenance-construction work sites requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE); situational awareness and caution are always at project sites.
Work from time to time is carried out after regular working hours and on weekends and must be available to work during time-sensitive projects and emergencies.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) trade, the electrical trade, the building envelope/structural/interior trades in combination (such as carpentry, masonry, roofing, drywall, flooring and painting), or the plumbing-piping trade depending on the specialty area of the position of assignment. Three (3) years of this experience must have been at the full performance (journey) level or higher. Experience must include substantial trade work at the journey level or higher in major maintenance, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling and repair projects involving commercial or industrial buildings/facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, commercial-industrial boilers/chillers, commercial-industrial electrical systems and commercial-industrial piping systems.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements
Storekeeper I
Glenarden, MD Job
Pay ScheduleI, Grade 17, Regular Schedule:40 hours per week A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Property Management Division. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassification 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 can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, assists in the receipt, storage, and issuance of tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
Examples of Essential Duties
* Receives, stores, and issues a wide variety of stock equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
* Packages materials for distribution within the agency according to various schedules and allocations.
* Uses computer to maintain inventory accounting records of materials received and issued.
* Takes periodic inventory of stock on hand.
* Reconciles procurement card statements.
* Maintains related records and files.
* Verifies fixed assets inventory.
* Adds and deletes items in database and corrects errors
* Drives van truck to deliver or pick up materials and supplies.
Examples of Other Duties
* Makes minor repairs to automotive and/or custodial equipment.
* 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 of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
PLUS
Two years' storekeeping and warehousing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Character Requirements
Some positions may require applicants to undergo a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug test.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree/Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree or certification from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (*************
Mail or Deliver Documents to:
ATTN: Storekeeper I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Some employees in this classification may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Some positions may be designated as Emergency/Essential.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails walking, lifting, carrying, travel between work sites, and other physical activities.
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.
Engineer 3 (Project Management)
Remote or Clearwater, FL Job
Utilize your expertise in planning, construction, operations, maintenance, of utilities projects and programs. Pinellas County has your next career opportunity!! Perform managerial level professional engineering work in a wide variety of utilities engineering projects. This position is a team supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of subordinate professional and technical employees engaged in planning, construction, operations, maintenance, of utilities projects and programs within a unit. Emphasis of the work is planning and coordinating a large number of projects and programs from inception to completion; contract administration; and extensive coordination with consultants, contractors and other governmental entities. Work is highly complex and involves a wide range of public contact in coordinating delegated county engineering activities with both public and private organizations. Incumbent demonstrates diplomacy and assertiveness in order to maintain schedules, budgets and enforce standards. Provides guidance to others in accomplishing their work and mentors their subordinates in developing their skills to enhance their performance.
This Engineer 3 (Project Management) position is located at: 14 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Some Remote Work Available.
What Will You Do?
* Supervise, coordinate, and provide technical guidance to a medium size engineering function such as an ancillary of a major engineering division.
* Supervise the construction, of utilities projects, and associated impacted infrastructure.
* Provide direct input into the planning, coordination, review and updating and improving the SCADA and GIS computer systems.
* Supports project coordinators in resolving conflicts.
* Supervise professional and technical staff in the preparation and review of plans, cost estimates, specifications, and computations.
* Conduct, coordinate, or supervise utilities engineering studies, and design projects.
* Conduct and coordinate contract administration services for all consulting engineering contracts which entails preparing progress reports, attending meetings, tracking of consultant's progress, review of plans and specifications, review of pay requests, and coordination and review of construction activities.
* Coordinate and may conduct neighborhood meetings with public to explain project scope and impacts.
* Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps, Southwest Florida Water Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies for grants, permits and compliance.
* Utilize principles and practices of engineering, related to water, wastewater, reclaimed water utilities.
* Utilize modern developments, current literature and trends in the field of engineering specialization.
* Utilize project management software.
* Utilize GIS computer systems.
* Design, permitting, and construction of public works and utility projects.
* Utilize federal, state, and local regulations in relation to public works and utilities projects regarding environmental, hazardous material and construction safety issues.
* Utilize engineering instruments and equipment.
* Apply computer applications and software.
* Plan and direct the work of professional engineers, contractors, technicians and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
* Give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications and related documents.
* Address civic, public or private organizations relative to engineering programs and projects.
* Enforce departmental policies.
* Present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
* Perform other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need?
Experience: Design and construction of public works projects, to include 3 years supervising professional engineering functions. One year supervising professional engineering functions.
Degree: Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
Licensure: Professional engineering license from the State of Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire through reciprocity/comity).
* Bachelor's Degree, PE Licensure, and at least 8 years as described above.
* Master's Degree, PE Licensure, and at least 6 years as described above.
* An equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Project Management training (CAPM or equivalent) required within 1 year of hire.
* Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
* Project Management Professional (PMP).
* Certified Associated in Project Management (CAPM).
Why choose Pinellas County?
When you join Pinellas County, you're not just taking on a job-you're investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:
* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
* Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
* Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
* Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
* Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
* To learn more, see What We Offer
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
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