Entry Level Community Development Jobs in Washington, DC

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The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Developer I (1,000-hour) position, grade G18, in the Community Partnership Division. This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 1000 working hours. This position does not offer benefits.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About the Position This is entry level professional work in the areas of community liaison/development/advocacy or social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbent participates in the collection, analysis, and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program. 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. About the Agency The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George's County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions

The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states. Examples of Work Design engaging and age-appropriate curriculum modules for the 'Inspiring Young Minds' educational program that align with academic standards and social-emotional learning objectives for youth in the community.

Develop program planning and implementation for development, training, and integrating educational program activities between Office of the Sheriff employees and school community. Participates as a member of a community development research and planning team involving in collection of data, analyzing and summarizing aggregates of data relating to educational programs. Serve as Community Outreach Administrative support.

Engage in community & stakeholder collaboration, building and maintaining partnerships within the community. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field. Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals Possess and maintain a valid driver's license An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Possess one (1) year or more of experience working in the field of sociology, community planning, community development, and/or public administration. Possess experience in community and stakeholder collaboration. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION Additional Information Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position.

Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: August 12, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. 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. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S

citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed

For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify. INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace