Maryland Department of Transportation
Recreation Specialist II
Maryland Department of Transportation, North Port, Florida, us, 34290
Overview
General Description: Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, this position is responsible for daily customer service needs, assisting and leading recreational programming, and supporting contracted classes, rentals, camps and operations at various facilities.
Responsibilities
Monitors one or more assigned recreation activities or sports at an assigned recreation area.
Assists with data collection and reporting; tracks participant numbers for individual programs; collects and processes program surveys; prepares and submits reports; and processes and files documents as necessary.
Creates weekly plans for facility set up and breakdown needs, gathers necessary equipment and materials, and provides associated logistical support.
Supports camp operations by assisting with themes, agendas and activities.
Assists with coordination and instruction of programming and activities.
Provides front line services at various parks and facilities, including data entry, registrations, facility rentals, collecting fees, concession services (if applicable) and generating associated reports.
Completes point of sale, admission, pass and membership sale transactions following cash handling protocols.
Receives and responds to inquiries and provides general information to patrons and public.
Monitors activities, programs, rentals and enforces park and facility rules to ensure a safe environment.
Ensures that medical assistance is readily available, including CPR and First Aid, and follows appropriate reporting requirements when necessary.
Assists with opening, closing, and securing facilities in compliance with policies and procedures.
Performs light housekeeping.
Inspects equipment and facilities for proper condition, cleanliness and safety and maintains quality appearance of work site.
Monitors inventory and efficiently utilizes materials and supplies, notifying supervisor of any deficiencies or shortages.
Follows proper health, safety and sanitation procedures as applicable.
Assists with special events and specialty projects as needed.
Supports Department marketing and outreach efforts.
Observes rotating weekend schedule to support rentals, programs, and outreach opportunities.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of recreational activities and services, with special focus on camp programming.
Ability to develop individual program budgets.
Knowledge of the techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the delivery of recreational programs and events.
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheet creation and accounting purposes.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
Ability to understand and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain simple records.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other employees and the public.
Ability to think clearly in emergency situations when necessary.
Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Risk/Safety Conditions This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).
Physical Activities The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of relevant experience in the Parks & Recreation field.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses And Certifications
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
Emergency Response Responsibility Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Veterans Preference Statement The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
Benefits All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna – Health Insurance; The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental – Dental Insurance; The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance; The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance; The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna – Short Term Disability; The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account; A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark – Supplemental Policies; Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions; Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans; The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System – FRS; Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna – Employee Assistance Program; The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance; The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board; Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program; Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays; The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave; Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive; Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave; Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave; Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".
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Responsibilities
Monitors one or more assigned recreation activities or sports at an assigned recreation area.
Assists with data collection and reporting; tracks participant numbers for individual programs; collects and processes program surveys; prepares and submits reports; and processes and files documents as necessary.
Creates weekly plans for facility set up and breakdown needs, gathers necessary equipment and materials, and provides associated logistical support.
Supports camp operations by assisting with themes, agendas and activities.
Assists with coordination and instruction of programming and activities.
Provides front line services at various parks and facilities, including data entry, registrations, facility rentals, collecting fees, concession services (if applicable) and generating associated reports.
Completes point of sale, admission, pass and membership sale transactions following cash handling protocols.
Receives and responds to inquiries and provides general information to patrons and public.
Monitors activities, programs, rentals and enforces park and facility rules to ensure a safe environment.
Ensures that medical assistance is readily available, including CPR and First Aid, and follows appropriate reporting requirements when necessary.
Assists with opening, closing, and securing facilities in compliance with policies and procedures.
Performs light housekeeping.
Inspects equipment and facilities for proper condition, cleanliness and safety and maintains quality appearance of work site.
Monitors inventory and efficiently utilizes materials and supplies, notifying supervisor of any deficiencies or shortages.
Follows proper health, safety and sanitation procedures as applicable.
Assists with special events and specialty projects as needed.
Supports Department marketing and outreach efforts.
Observes rotating weekend schedule to support rentals, programs, and outreach opportunities.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of recreational activities and services, with special focus on camp programming.
Ability to develop individual program budgets.
Knowledge of the techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the delivery of recreational programs and events.
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheet creation and accounting purposes.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
Ability to understand and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain simple records.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other employees and the public.
Ability to think clearly in emergency situations when necessary.
Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Risk/Safety Conditions This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).
Physical Activities The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of relevant experience in the Parks & Recreation field.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses And Certifications
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
Emergency Response Responsibility Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Veterans Preference Statement The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
Benefits All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna – Health Insurance; The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental – Dental Insurance; The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance; The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance; The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna – Short Term Disability; The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account; A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark – Supplemental Policies; Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions; Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans; The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System – FRS; Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna – Employee Assistance Program; The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance; The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board; Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program; Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays; The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave; Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive; Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave; Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave; Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".
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