<p>Nature and Variety of Work</p> <p>Come join our team!</p> <p>Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.</p> <p>The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Developer I/IIgrade A18-A21position, in the FamilyHealth ServicesDivision.</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>This is entry level professional work in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, reentry, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program to which assigned. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher-level Community Developer or other supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures. Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry level incumbents may, at management's discretion, be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level.</p> <p>About the Agency</p> <p>The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.</p> <p>Examples of Work</p> <ul> <li>Perform less complex entry level assignments. </li><li>Participate as a member of a community development research and planning team involving in collecting, analyzing and summarizing aggregates of data relating to such programs as housing, education, economic, aging, youth services, health services, etc. </li><li>Assist in the development of capital and operational plans for a large variety of social, economic and health related programs. </li><li>Perform spot-check home visits and prepares narrative reports on such visits. </li><li>Assist in determining long and short-range goals and objectives for community development related programs. </li><li>Assist in collecting research information and analyzing data to tract trends. </li><li>Provide counseling to clients and other assistance required in assigned program. </li><li>Act as a contract advisor, financial advisor, or community organization specialist. </li><li>Meet with property owners in enforcement areas to discuss methods and procedures used in real property rehabilitation and conservation work. </li><li>Assist property owners in arriving at agreements in accordance with local, state or federal guidelines. </li><li>Participate as a team member in more complex community development studies. </li><li>May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities. </li><li>Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields. </li><li>Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals. </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid driver's Class C driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience mayalso be considered.</p> <p>EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Job Location: 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD</p> <p>Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:</p> <ul> <li>Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. </li><li>Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable. </li><li>Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. </li><li>Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. </li></ul>