Special Projects Coordinator

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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.

This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability.

This position does offer benefits.

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Child Care Navigator Analyst (Community Developer 4G) gradeG
27 position, in the Human Resources Division.

This is supervisory, professional principal work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may supervise but must lead subordinate positions. The complexity of major community development work assignments require the use of independent judgment, action, and initiative.

Subject to extensive public contact, incumbents conduct a wide range of activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level position. Work performance is evaluated through conferences, completed reports, and overall contribution to the assigned program.

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is in the business of providing opportunities for residents of the County to become independent, responsible and stable members of the community. We do this by providing intervention services that strengthen families, protect children and vulnerable adults, encourage self-sufficiency and promote personal responsibility. We assist our customers through such programs as Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Foster Care and Adoption Service.

• Performs complex principle professional community development work within a major programmatically section/division in support of higher-level officials.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of a major and complex community development project or assignment from its initial inception to its ultimate completion in accordance with local, state and federal codes.
• Plans and leads the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel engaged in the collection and analysis of socio economic and other pertinent information.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets for the assigned program or project.
• Prepares applications for housing or other comparable programs administered by the County.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports requested by higher authorities in support of respective program or project.
• Reviews rules and regulations and seeks input from subordinates to ensure local, state and/or federal programs are being operated in compliance with established procedures and standards and recommends changes where appropriate.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance, energy, conservation and security programs.
• Assists in the development of financial accounting and management systems.
• Represents the department/division at meetings.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• 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.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional technical,…