DPR Summer 2024: Roving Leaders (Driver)

DPR’s Roving Leaders are responsible for developing and implementing broad-based programs, activities, and intervention for youth. Recreation programming, counseling and rapport building are tools used to engage the youth in positive leisure service activities. The programs include the: Camp Footloose, Talented Ladies in the Community (TLC), Youth Motivation (YM), Community Outreach, Fun Wagon, Skate Mobile, Obstacle Course, Rock Wall, and Movie Night Out.

Duties and Responsibilities:

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• The incumbent operates the assigned vehicle to provide a variety of transportation services.
• Operates the Fun Wagon, Skate Mobile, Movie Night Out and Rock Wall vehicles transporting the seasonal staff and equipment to the assigned communities
• Transport youth and seasonal staff on Field trips and to special events throughout the city.
• Monitor and report the status/needs and upkeep of the vehicle used.
• Loads and unloads the supplies and equipment
• Assist with the outreach services
• Engage youth of all ages in positive recreation activities
• Interact with youth at all time
• Teaching youth to use the recreation equipment (bikes, scooter, jump rope etc.);
• Maintain care and upkeep of all of the equipment and supplies
• Assist with gang intervention services, counseling and social service referrals
• Provide support to city wide special events and initiatives

Other Significant Facts:

Area of Consideration: This position is part of the Pathway to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from the District of Columbia Public Schools or a District public charter school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District government may extend a final offer of employment.

Tour of Duty: May vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, or fluctuating tour of duty including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Position Designation: This position is designated as a Protection Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.