Community Recreation Supervisor II

 

Community Recreation Supervisor II's supervise the day-to-day activities within the Community Services or Recreation Division in the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department. Incumbents are responsible for the activities provided to the community through PARCS centers and programs. Examples of these programs include youth and adult sports, after school programs, recreation, workshops for youth and senior centers, camps and aquatics.

 

Multiple vacancies currently exist in the City of Fresno PARCS Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Education, Physical Education, Public Administration, or closely related field; and, three (3) years of experience, including at least one (1) year of full-time experience leading and/or supervising permanent and/or temporary staff, in organizing, planning and implementing recreation or community service programs and activities. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

 

The ability to speak, read, and write a designated foreign language may be required when community needs dictate. Recruitments may be limited to a specific area of experience, as required by operational needs.

 

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

 

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

 

For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

 

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. 

 

The examination process may consist of the following: 

 

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

 

ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures used in the planning, development and administration of community service and recreation programs, ability to motivate, train, supervise and coach employees, speak and write clearly and concisely or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Community Recreation Supervisor I. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

 

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of February 10, 2020. 

 

 RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Increase your retirement savings with The City's 457 plan.

ANNUAL LEAVE: Twenty (20) days per year of Annual Leave with cash out provisions.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.

 

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.

 

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. 

We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry or disability. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.