DescriptionYOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE ! Grow your career by joining the
City of Roseville Parks Recreation & Libraries Department in the role of
Senior Interpretive Services Specialist. The City of Roseville Human Resources Department is now accepting applications for the Regular, Full-Time role of Senior Interpretive Services Specialist at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. The ideal candidate will have experience curating and maintaining exhibits, and a passion for building relationships with community partners. In this role you will oversee part-time staff and volunteers while effectively managing programs and events.
What the City of Roseville Offers: - $32 - $46 Hourly (dependent on experience)
- Up to $2,265 per month in health and welfare benefits
- Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
- 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays - Plus 45 hours personal leave time
- Opportunities to train and promote
- CalPERS
- A top-notch team and more!
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
DEFINITION
To plan, organize and coordinate technical and professional duties in support of assigned interpretive or educational facilities and programs within the City of Roseville; to troubleshoot operational issues and ensure the implementation of assigned programs; and to perform a variety of professional and technical tasks related to assigned responsibilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Interpretive Services Specialist is the advanced journey level in the Interpretive Services Specialist class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series and provide technical and functional supervision over professional and technical personnel.
S U PER V I S ION RE C EIVED AND E X ER C I SED
Receives general direction from assigned management staff.
May exercise direct supervision over assigned professional technical, and administrative support personnel.
Examples of DutiesEX A M P LES OF ES S ENTI A L DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, prioritize, and review the work of personnel assigned to research, design and implement interpretive or educational programs that meet the goals and objectives of the City and needs of the community.
- Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
- Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Perform the most difficult and complex work related to the development and implementation of interpretive or educational facilities and programs.
- Plan for and ensure the quality of interpretive programs and develop and coordinate new and existing interpretive tours, programs, classes, camps and events.
- Plan, prioritize, hire, train, assign and monitor the work of temporary staff and volunteers involved in interpretive or educational facility activities.
- Provide guidance on day-to-day program implementation including program direction, communications and marketing of such programs.
- Participate in and oversee the development and implementation of the more complex projects, programs and/or special events ensuring project deliverables are met within budget and timeline.
- Oversee the daily care and maintenance of Utility Exploration Center exhibits and media; work with and inspect the work of vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair activities.
- Oversee the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for retail, program reservations, and customer service functions; oversee inventory and cash management.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration for assigned projects.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints related to program areas of assignment and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsK no w ledge o f :
- Advanced principles and practices of interpretive and educational program development and service delivery.
- Project management methodologies.
- Principles and practices of interpretive and educational program development and delivery.
- Principles and practices of organizing groups, programs and services in an education environment.
- Program evaluation and analysis.
- Educational needs of a wide variety of age groups and special populations.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
- Modern office equipment and methods including use of computer applications in word processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and coordinate the implementation of interpretive and educational programs.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Effectively manage the more complex projects.
- Effectively identify, develop and implement interpretive or educational programs that meet the goals of the City and needs of the community.
- Review and modify programs accordingly. Properly maintain exhibit materials.
- Prepare a variety of reports and maintain accurate records and files.
- Train staff and volunteers in work procedures and requirements.
- Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures.
- Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or take effective course of action. Promote and enforce safe work practices and ensure facility and equipment safety.
- Work weekends and evening shifts as required.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experi e n ce a nd T r ain i ng
Experience:
Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of an
Interpretive Specialist II with the City of Roseville.
AND
Tra i ni n g :
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in biological sciences, cultural history, anthropology, interpretation, historical preservation or a related field.
License or Cert i f ica t e
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation .
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
- Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
- Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
- A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
- If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process. THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
