Supervisor II - Special Events

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player adept at building connections with people of every age, every day, because that is how we build a connected city. Our Recreation Supervisor will help us get there.

Events allow community members to gather, celebrate and create lifelong memories. The Recreation Supervisor will assist with the direction and coordination of day-to-day activities and operations of the special events division. We are hiring one Recreation Supervisor to execute a series of city signature events and facilitate special interest group community events ranging in attendance between 2,500 and 10,000.

The ideal candidates will possess the following unique qualities: the ability to build and sustain unique, high energy events that inspire and unite our community, the capability to create partnerships that strengthen and expand services, a highly creative and nimble mind to envision new events, community oriented with a passion for parks and recreation, and the ability to inspire an energetic and creative events team.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Supervisor II

Supervisor II is the second level in the Supervisor series. Under general direction within a framework of established policies and procedures, the incumbent independently performs the full range of routine to highly complex professional and supervisory work requiring advanced departmental or division knowledge and substantial professional experience. Assignments are given in general terms and subject to periodic review usually upon completion. There is significant latitude for discretion and independent judgment in the selection of work methods to achieve established goals.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exercise direct supervision over employees consisting of assigned staff; assign, direct, train, motivate, review, and evaluate the work performed by assigned staff.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs, special events, and facilities.

• Evaluate, approve, and direct implementation of specific programs, activities, plans, and procedures.

• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; write performance evaluations.

• Research, prepare and review reports, as well as completing assigned projects.
• Prepare reports and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, community groups and outside agencies.

• Prepare purchase requisitions, order supplies and materials.

• Respond to complaints, identify, and implement solutions.

• Provide highly responsible administrative support.

• Assist in preparing and administering the department's budget.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Example Of Essential Functions When Assigned To:

Parks & Recreation

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs, special events, and facilities.
• Develop and evaluate sales and marketing strategies.
• Oversee sales and revenue from merchandise, concession, ticket, and rental sales.
• Solicit sponsorships for equipment, supplies, and in-kind services.
• Survey community recreational resources and needs; evaluate results and recommend actions.
• Prepare reports, agendas, and other written material, schedule meetings, events, and special activities.
• Plan, organize and supervise administrative activities of facilities including recreation centers, pools, and the aquatic park.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, facility operations, approve contracts, facility use agreements and expenditures.
• Assist in setting the fees for park activities and products.
• Make recommendations to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of park activities.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four - Five years of increasingly responsible experience in an applicable field, including two years of experience of supervisory responsibility.

Training:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city's driving policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles of personnel management.
• Budget preparation and administration.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and business letter writing.
• Computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and accounting applications. Knowledge of Excel is desirable.
• Standard office procedures, methods, and computer software.
• Principles of customer service.

Ability to:

• Plan, supervise, and direct the work of personnel.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Train departmental personnel.
• Prepare reports and maintain records and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, City staff, and contractors.
• Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent standing and walking on uneven terrain for long periods of time; regular use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 60 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, twisting, holding, balancing, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental: frequent exposure to noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, biohazards, fumes, and other environmental substances. May work with machinery, in water, and on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. This position may spend up to half the time working outside, with exposure to extreme weather.

Positions will be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekend work. Travel outside of the City of Palmdale is rare.

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

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