WATERSHED AWARENESS COORDINATORRECREATION SPECIALIST II

Salary: $19.95 - $24.24 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: City of San Leandro - Human Resources, California

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

The Recreation and Human Services Department is seeking a qualified individual to plan, coordinate and publicize events sponsored by Friends of San Leandro Creek (FSLC); act as liaison between the FSLC, Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and other organizations; assist with the training of volunteers in creek monitoring and mapping; provide watershed education programs for students and the public, and prepare the annual budget for the FSLC Watershed Awareness Program. The ideal candidate should have experience in planning and coordinating volunteer activities; planning and publicizing community and fundraising events; writing grant proposals, and developing and coordinating community education programs. The position reports to the Recreation and Human Services Manager.

The position requires the ability to work independently, provide high quality customer service, and interact effectively with community groups to plan and coordinate volunteer and community activities.

This part-time position is funded through a grant and continued employment is contingent upon on-going funding. It should also be noted that the maximum number of work hours allotted to the position in a fiscal year is 999. Work hours are flexible and typically range between 15 and 20 hours per week, and require working occasional weekends and evenings to attend special events and meetings.

Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, the ideal candidate will possess the experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as stated below:
-High school graduation or the legal equivalent supplemented by related college courses in Business or Public Administration, Organizational Development or Environmental Sciences;
-Recent, responsible experience working with community-based organizations; planning and implementing community activities and educational programs;
-Working knowledge of watershed education and planning, and of ecological assessment and creek monitoring;
-Recent experience in writing grant applications is highly desirable;
-Ability to write clear and concise reports;
-Ability to communicate well orally and make presentations before various groups;
-Ability to interact directly with the general public;
-Ability to solve problems in a non-confrontational, win-win manner;
-Ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid Class C California driver's license by time of hire; and
-Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds is required. This position also requires the ability to frequently walk, kneel, crawl, bend, squat and climb.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: (Payroll Title: Recreation Specialist II). The current salary range is $19.95 - $24.24 per hour. Employment may begin at any step of the range depending upon the qualifications, abilities, current pay level, etc., of the person selected. The City’s employment benefit package is not extended to this hourly part-time position.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: Phase I consists of an evaluation of the City application and supplemental questions. A limited number of individuals whose application material clearly demonstrate that they most closely meet the City’s needs in terms of education, training and experience will be invited to compete in the next phase of the selection process. Candidates invited to compete in Phase II of the selection process will receive verbal or written notification of the date, time and location of the interview.
Phase II consists of a personal qualifications interview which will assess each candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills and abilities.

Before being appointed, the successful candidate must undergo a City-paid medical examination which will include a tuberculosis screening. The City will also conduct a detailed check of personal and employment history, criminal history fingerprinting process, and verification of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license.

TO APPLY: Visit the City’s website at www.sanleandro.org Apply on-line by scrolling to the top of the job posting and clicking on the “Apply” link. APPLY IMMEDIATELY. ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES APPLY.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. APPLICATIONS WITH “SEE RESUME” AS A SUBSTITUTION FOR THE WORK EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION AND/OR UNCLEAR PAST EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

In accordance with Federal law, the City of San Leandro will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment eligibility.

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Human Resources Department before the examination process of any special need.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MISSION STATEMENT: We, the employees of the City of San Leandro, are dedicated and committed to serving the community. We strive at all times to achieve the highest professional standards, to communicate a vision of the future, and to enhance the quality of life for every citizen.