Volunteer Coordinator

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 08-13
OPENING/CLOSING DATE: 3/13/08 - Open Until Filled
(First screening date after 3/27/08)
POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator SALARY: CS- 09 $41,923.00 - $53,983.00
CS-301-9/11 CS-11 $50,510.00 - $65,126.00 per annum
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
LOCATION: Human Resources Department

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

HOURS: Monday through Friday
8:45 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, the incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating, recruiting, interviewing, monitoring and evaluating volunteers for the librarys volunteer program; reviews requests for services of volunteers, registers and assigns them to system locations; consults with the Human Resources Director to develop new strategic initiatives, identify resources, and initiates connections with diverse groups to expand awareness of the Library's volunteer program; develops workshops and trains supervisors and volunteers in library policies and procedures related to volunteer positions; creates a volunteer handbook, maintains a database of contact information for volunteers; writes monthly and annual reports and tracks the number of volunteers by directorate and the total number of hours volunteered.

Writes evaluation guidelines and reports of program effectiveness; assists in coordinating special events where volunteers are needed and plans and executes an annual recognition event for volunteers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: CS-09: one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-7 grade level; or Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. CS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-09 level; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. Specialized Experience is defined as experience in the same or similar work of this position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

RANKING FACTORS: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. PLEASE SEND AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you meet the ranking factors that have been determined to be of importance for the position for which you are applying.

You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc., that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS MAY ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

KSA #1: Demonstrated knowledge of principles of volunteer management and functions as they relate to management principles, practices, methods and techniques.

KSA #2: Demonstrated skill in program design, research, analysis and evaluation.

KSA #3: Ability to record and present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

KSA #4: Knowledge of and skills in understanding and working with diverse populations and community resources and effective public relations.

KSA #5: Skill and proficiency in office technology, including email, basic Internet searching and Excel.

TO APPLY: Submit D.C. Government Employment Application Form and resume to the Human Resources Department, Room 423, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 or email to hr.dcpl@dc.gov. Staff members submit PL-424, resume and ranking factors.

RESIDENCY: Effective 3/1/89, the Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, is in force. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

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