Transfer- Recreation Specialist

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 55332 - 67254

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Class Code 28345: Recreation Specialist

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Under general supervision Recreation Specialists plan promote organize implement and evaluate recreational activities special events and fundraisers at parks and recreational facilities including sports picnics camps cultural and handicrafts for the diverse county population. Incumbents supervise part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers in organizing and planning recreational activities; and may be assigned to specialized recreation functions.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of organizing conducting and evaluating recreation programs
Recreation leadership techniques
Fundamental rules strategies techniques and skills of a variety of recreation activities such as athletics games arts crafts physical fitness and music
Principles and techniques of supervision and training
Safety requirements and potential hazards at recreational sites
First aid

Ability to

Plan organize publicize and conduct a wide range of recreation activities and events
Direct assign supervise train and evaluate seasonal staff and volunteers
Establish and maintain effective relationships with media representatives public officials special interest groups and other organizations
Write and design advertising and promotional materials to stimulate participation and support for recreational activities and events
Speak clearly and effectively in public
Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
Maintain records on recreation activities and prepare reports

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required Knowledges and Abilities for this class as described above; typical qualifying experience is:

Either: 1. Three years of full time experience in the class of Recreation Leader in Sacramento County service.

Or: 2. Completion of all major coursework from an accredited college or university required for a Bachelors Degree or higher in Recreation. Paid or volunteer experience in organizing and conducting recreation programs may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Or: 3. Completion of all major coursework from an accredited four year college or university required for a Bachelors Degree or higher in Physical Education AND EITHER 30 semester units or 45 quarter units in recreation OR one year of paid or volunteer experience organizing and conducting recreation programs.

Note: All experience requirements are stated in terms of full-time experience; part-time experience is acceptable and is converted to full-time on the basis of: 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Drivers License:
Positions in these classes require possession of a valid State of California Driver License Class III or higher at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain appropriate valid California Driver License constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Criminal History Check:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5 and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

The PositionClass Code 28345: Recreation SpecialistTransfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.In order to be qualified for a transfer:1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the rang...