RECREATION SPECIALIST III (SPECIAL SERVICES) (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6043 - 7069

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Lead inclusive community-driven programs that improve the quality of life across Oahu

The Department of Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division Special Services Section is hiring aRecreation Specialist III (Special Services). This leadership role is ideal for a recreation professional who thrives on collaboration equity and impactsomeone who enjoys guiding teams shaping citywide programs and ensuring access to meaningful recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership and direction for city-wide Peoples Open Market and Therapeutic Recreation programs ensuring they are inclusive accessible and responsive to community needs.
- Peoples Open Market: Supporting farmers markets and community-based marketplaces that promote food access local vendors and community engagement.
- Therapeutic Recreation: Providing adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Plan coordinate and evaluate programs and special events setting goals outcomes and quality standards across all districts and sites.
Supervise train coach and evaluate Recreation Specialists and support staff including part-time staff and volunteers.
Develop and interpret policies procedures and operational guidelines; address concerns and ensure consistent program delivery.
Build partnerships with community organizations service providers educational institutions and government agencies to strengthen programs and expand resources.

Special Working Conditions

Frequent travel throughout Oahu to program sites and community locations.
May work evenings weekends and holidays.
Will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or by visiting today and take the next step in a rewarding and reliable career path!

Additional Job Information

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience pending approval***

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the 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
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in recreation physical education group work or a related field.

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 an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education proper documentation e.g. 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.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application.If available please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma official transcripts and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

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.

For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in recreation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Four (4) years of recreation experience two (2) years of which shall have been in planning organizing coordinating and directing special service recreation programs.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS NEEDED
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision;
the policies principles plans tools and techniques of recreation;
instructional methods plans procedures and techniques;
local community recreational need and problems;
group behavior;
in-service training methods; and
public relations.

Ability to:

Plan direct and coordinate the work of others;
recognize community recreational and leisure time needs and problems;
stimulate interest and obtain the support of the community in the recreation program;
train recreation workers;
maintain cooperative relationships with the staff and public;
prepare reports; and
give clear and concise oral and written instructions.

Substitution: A Masters degree in recreation physical education or education from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the general recreation requirement. There is no substitutionfor the required two (2) years of experience in the specialty area of planning organizing coordinating and directing special service recreation programs. Refer to the Education Verification information listed above for the crediting of your education.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid appropriate drivers license (automobile/Type 3) prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education experience and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Required Experience:

Position InformationLead inclusive community-driven programs that improve the quality of life across OahuThe Department of Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division Special Services Section is hiring aRecreation Specialist III (Special Services). This leadership role is ...