Recreation Clerk

Opportunity

Under direct supervision, will provide public reception, collect admissions, prepare deposits, provide information and necessary services to the general public at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center and/or the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. Will assist with reporting incidents/accidents, assist with the general facility maintenance activities, and perform other duties as assigned. Weekends, holidays, and split shift work will be required. These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization.

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

The Department of Recreation and Parks' mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Santa Maria through quality recreation programs and services; and to provide safe and well-maintained facilities and parks, while anticipating the changing needs of the community. The department operates 234 acres of developed parkland in 28 neighborhood and community parks, part of the 1,774-acre Los Flores Ranch Park property, the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, and other community centers. The department provides programs in aquatics, youth and adult sports. It also manages the City's Urban Forest Program.

What We Are Looking For

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance:

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

Duties

Swim Pool Clerk (Recreation Clerk) Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment including computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite software and filing systems; and principles and practices of exemplary customer service. Ability to: Learn the organization, procedures, and operating details of the City department to which assigned; perform routine clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and files; operate a variety of modern office equipment such as copy machines, computer terminals, etc.; verify and check files and data; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; understand and carry out oral and written directions; take a proactive approach to problem solving; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age, self-motivated, and have excellent public relations skills.
• Applicant must be able to perform simple math calculations, be responsible, dependable, and have the ability to work independently.
• Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, and permitting software; 10 key calculator; copy machine; phone; fax machine.

Desired Certification: American Red Cross CPR and Standard First Aid. License: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate City vehicles.

Selection Process

A complete application is required. The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before an interview panel. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment. The interview panel will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the new Swim Pool Clerk may be selected. This recruitment may also establish an eligibility list for future Recreation Clerk openings.

Selected candidates must complete a live scan to the satisfaction of the City.