RECREATION SPECIALIST II (BOTANICAL GARDENS) (SR-22) [1 vacancy]
RECREATION SPECIALIST II (BOTANICAL GARDENS) (SR-22) [1 vacancy]
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TheDepartment of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Urban Forestry Divisionis looking for a Recreation Specialist II (Botanical Gardens)to plan organize coordinate direct and evaluate the system-wide recreational and educational activities forHonolulu Botanical Gardens (HBG).
Duties include but are not limited to the following:- Plans organizes coordinates directs and evaluates a system-wide educational and recreational program with a strong emphasis on educational initiatives.
- Supervises Recreation Specialist I positions by training and working collaboratively with staff. Conducts classes lectures and workshops at various sites in environmental disciplines natural sciences and ethnic studies utilizing the natural topography microclimate and plant collections featured at each site.
- Prepares promotes and conducts activities designed to stimulate interest through active community relations including displays and exhibitions. Engages with community groups civic organizations other botanical gardens and arboreta and governmental agencies.
- Performing other related duties as required.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring departments for further consideration for the current job openings as well as future vacancies for positions with this job title.Additional Job Information
- Applications must be submitted online by May 31 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:- are subscribed to email notices;
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- add and to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in recreation physical education group work or a related field.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to provide documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to provide verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of professional (post-bachelors degree non-clerical) recreation experience one (1) year of which shall have been in planning organizing coordinating and directing botanical horticultural or environmental interpretive educational and recreational programs or comparable programs including working with volunteers.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of policies principles plans tools and techniques of recreation; instructional methods plans procedures and techniques; group behavior; principles and practices of supervision; policies principles plans tools and techniques of the specialty area of recreation. Additionally such experience must have demonstrated the ability to plan organize promote administer and evaluate recreational activities and programs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:- Valid drivers license (Type 3/automobile) prior to appointment;
- Valid American Red Cross First Aid certificate or equivalent prior to completion of probation; and
- Valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult Child and Infant CPR and AED certificate to include care for choking and obstructed airway or equivalent prior tocompletion of probation.
Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
