Building Project Coordinator, Operations Specialist I (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Job Summary

The Operations Specialist I position involves professional and analytical work aimed at improving operational activities in accordance with agency laws and policies. Essential functions include conducting complex studies and analyses of operations, programs, organizations, and procedures; preparing complex final reports, recommendations, and other informational resources; liaising with the program and other internal or external persons to maintain communication channels; collecting, compiling, and organizing complex data pertinent to various ongoing studies; conducting complex studies and analyses of work processes and systems; consulting with supervisor and/or management on policies, trends, and interpretation of operational needs; and serving as a work lead for less-experienced incumbents in this classification series.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED Certificate.
• Experience: Five years' experience in overseeing building construction and maintenance work, including experience in reviewing contract drawings and plans, specifications, and preparing cost estimates.
• Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of building renovation and maintenance methods and materials.
• Knowledge of inspection methods.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to evaluate request for renovation or maintenance work.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

Additional Information

• Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
• Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.
• Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.