Recreation Specialist

Position Description

Under supervision, a Recreation Specialist plans, organizes, conducts specialized recreation and/or community service activities, provides specialized workshops, classes and activities in areas including but not limited to sports, music, science, fitness/nutrition, technology, special events, and senior programs. Current assignments may include working at an assigned City of Fresno community center, working in support of and delivering sports or actions sports programming.

Multiple vacancies exist in the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

PARCS IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY. SCHEDULED ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SEASONAL CHANGES AND MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EARLY MORNINGS AND EVENINGS.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination process and does not assure a place on the eligible list:

Experience: One (1) year of experience in organizing, planning, and implementing recreation or community service programs and activities;

AND

Education: Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, AND sixty (60) units of college course work in recreation, liberal studies, education or a related field.

Substitutions: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis. Additional college units in related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

IF QUALIFYING WITH A DEGREE OR ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CREDITS, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICANT PROFILE. APPLICATIONS LACKING THIS DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REJECTED.

Additional Requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Current position requires a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates within 90 days of date of appointment.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
1. Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree or Transcripts).
2. Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page).
3. Choose Cover Letters and Attachments.
4. Select Add Attachments.
5. For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link
6. Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload.
7. Click Save and Return.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination: 100% - A multiple-choice job-related written examination will be administered which will determine placement on the eligible list. The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of modern methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in coordinating, developing, and implementing community recreation programs; ability to enforce necessary precautions and ensure the safety and welfare of participants, spectators, and facilities, and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Recreation Specialist. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of May 20, 2024.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points. Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 05/02/2024

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