Transfer- Recreation Supervisor

The Position

Class Code 28346: Recreation Supervisor

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.

Recreation Supervisors direct plan organize supervise implement and evaluate recreation activities programs and special events at parks and recreational facilities to meet the recreational needs of county residents. Recreation Supervisors also provide advice assistance and coordination of programs and facilities with other agencies special interest groups private entities and recreation districts.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of organization management supervision and training
• Principles and practices of planning organizing budgeting conducting and evaluating recreation programs
• Principles and practices of administering contracts
• Principles and practices of public relations and publicity
• Community private business academic public and other resources to recruit volunteers and to obtain support and contributions
• Principles and policies of planning for recreational facilities and areas
• Techniques of public speaking
• Written communication techniques for report writing and preparing grant proposals and correspondence
• Safety requirements and potential hazards at recreational facilities
• First aid

Ability to

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Supervise and train subordinates and volunteers
• Direct plan organize publicize and implement a variety of recreation programs events and fund-raising activities
• Analyze and evaluate recreation programs
• Analyze and understand community needs in a variety of recreation and service areas and recommend a course of action to meet those needs
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with media representatives public officials special interest groups and other organizations
• Speak clearly and effectively in public
• Plan and organize for effective operation
• Write and administer contracts and grants
• Prepare and monitor budget
• Prepare reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

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. One year of experience in the class of Recreation Specialist 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 AND one year of full time paid experience in developing planning organizing publicizing and conducting recreational 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:

Manager