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Associate Planner Job Description:  https://www.simivalley.org/home/showdocument?id=391

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• Provides direction to regular, temporary and volunteer staff, including selecting, monitoring, training, scheduling and determining workloads; assists with hiring, disciplinary and evaluation processes; serves as lead to Recreation Technicians.
• Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned recreation area(s).
• Participates in the preparation and administration of an assigned recreation center or specialized recreation program budget.
• Plans, evaluates and coordinates youth/preschool programs, classes, athletic activities and special events, including scheduling facilities, ensuring facilities are set up, scheduling trips and hiring coaches.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of programs and events, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required materials and supplies.
• Formulates and organizes program plans and schedules for seasonal and year-round activities such as athletic leagues, aquatics programs, special events and day and summer camps.
• Acts as liaison and representative with a variety of advisory boards, commissions, community groups, law enforcement agencies, schools and councils.
• Creates program flyers, brochures, catalogs and newsletters, including determining content, layout, materials and distribution methods; prepares activity and operating reports.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes.
• Books facility rentals for customers; attends to facility users needs, including permits and equipment; prints weekly event schedule and ensures that all setups are done, manages facility budget, including maintenance and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

SALARY:                                              $5368.35 to $7553.76 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting applications until 5 pm on, March 6, 2019

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Associate Planner in the Development Services Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform professional planning duties in current and/or long range planning; to review plans and explain planning policy and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class within the professional planning series. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Planner by assignment of the full range of professional planning duties.   Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. 

This class is distinguished from that of the Senior Planner in that the latter is an advanced journey level class responsible for more complex and difficult planning projects and programs and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned supervisory personnel.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level professional, technical and administrative support personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review development proposals and applications for conformance to City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards; process appeals to department determinations. 
• Review current and/or long range planning projects for consistency with City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; provide information to applicants and developers for plan modifications to meet compliance requirements; and recommend improvements to project design.
• Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, mail, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
• Prepare initial studies and environmental documents related to development plans/applications, including conformance to local, State and Federal regulations and laws and City General Plan requirements; prepare written reports with recommendations and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Committee and other bodies, as appropriate.
• Prepare and provide environmental analysis for projects to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws; prepare environmental impact reports, negative declarations and notice of exemptions, as appropriate.
• Review, investigate and enforce zoning and sign regulations; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance issues.
• Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, quasi-public and residential development plans for conformance with project standards and project approval; perform site reviews as needed; issue administrative permits and coordinate planning activities with other agencies, departments and divisions.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, etc.; negotiate and develop contracts and development agreements regarding City development policies and standards.
• Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends, including recording and summarizing statistical and demographic information in a sophisticated database.
• Make presentations to a variety of groups and other jurisdictions interested in/affected by City planning and development policies; respond to inquiries and provide information about current and/or long range planning procedures and processes.
• Update policies and procedures; analyze and make recommendations regarding long range, comprehensive planning policy documents, including the City’s General Plan; research planning information and concepts, land use and related legal issues related to long range planning and policy issues.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; assist planning staff in responding to non-routine or unusual circumstances/inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Planner:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental review standards and processes, including knowledge of CEQA and NEPA and the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports, Initial Studies and (Mitigated) Negative Declarations.
• Principles and practices of project management.

Ability to:

• Independently perform the full range of professional planning duties with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, including project management.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in sensitive situations; research, problem solve, and negotiate.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of an Assistant Planner with the City of Roseville.

Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in planning, environmental studies or a closely related field.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years as an Associate Planner do you have?

• 0-6 months
• 6 months – 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 2+ Years

4.     Please describe your experience working with other government agencies, developers, property/business owners, and/or community groups.

5. Please describe your experience in processing planning entitlements as well as conducting environmental review under CEOA.

6. Please describe your experience in reviewing development plans against specific development standards (i.e. Zoning Ordinance, Specific Plans, Master plans, etc .).

7. Please describe your experience in giving public presentations (i.e. Planning Commission, City Council, community groups, etc.).

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

SALARY:                                              $4667.93 to $6568.25 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting applications until 5 pm on, March 6, 2019

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Assistant Planner in the Development Services Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform professional planning duties in current and/or long range planning; to review plans and explain planning policy and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level in the professional planning series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Planner.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional planning work experience.  Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review development proposals and applications for conformance to City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards; process appeals to department determinations. 
• Review current and/or long range planning projects for consistency with City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; provide information to applicants and developers for plan modifications to meet compliance requirements; and recommend improvements to project design.
• Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, mail, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
• Prepare initial studies and environmental documents related to development plans/applications, including conformance to local, State and Federal regulations and laws and City General Plan requirements; prepare written reports with recommendations and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Committee and other bodies, as appropriate.
• Prepare and provide environmental analysis for projects to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws; prepare environmental impact reports, negative declarations and notice of exemptions, as appropriate.
• Review, investigate and enforce zoning and sign regulations; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance issues.
• Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, quasi-public and residential development plans for conformance with project standards and project approval; perform site reviews as needed; issue administrative permits and coordinate planning activities with other agencies, departments and divisions.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, etc.; negotiate and develop contracts and development agreements regarding City development policies and standards.
• Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends, including recording and summarizing statistical and demographic information in a sophisticated database.
• Make presentations to a variety of groups and other jurisdictions interested in/affected by City planning and development policies; respond to inquiries and provide information about current and/or long range planning procedures and processes.
• Update policies and procedures; analyze and make recommendations regarding long range, comprehensive planning policy documents, including the City’s General Plan; research planning information and concepts, land use and related legal issues related to long range planning and policy issues.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; assist planning staff in responding to non-routine or unusual circumstances/inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Research techniques and analysis methods related to social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends.
• Site planning and architectural design.
• Site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California land use and planning law.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of work safety.

Ability to:

• Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage the less complex planning projects; problem solve the more routine planning issues.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; may intermittently walk or bend to observe field sites; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Interpret and apply City standards and regulations and related planning policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations related to planning and associated environmental issues.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, internet and visual presentation programs.
• Prepare concise, comprehensive and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials.
• Prepare and present oral and visual presentations to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• No professional experience is required; one year of technical planning experience is desired.

Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in planning, environmental studies or a closely related field.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years as an Assistant Planner do you have?

• 0-6 months
• 6 months – 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 2+ Years

4. Why are you interested in becoming an Assistant Planner?  How have you prepared for the position and what makes you the most qualified candidate?

5. What is your philosophy on customer service and provide an example of something you do in your current job to provide excellent customer service.

6. The Permit Center can become very busy and you will have competing tasks, please describe how you handle a busy environment and competing demands.

7. Occasionally an upset customer will visit the Permit Center, how would you handle a situation with an upset customer?  Please describe a situation in which you‘ve handled a difficult customer in your past work experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

assistant planner

SALARY:                                              $4667.93 to $6568.25 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting applications until 5 pm on, March 6, 2019

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Assistant Planner in the Development Services Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform professional planning duties in current and/or long range planning; to review plans and explain planning policy and regulations to the public; and to provide technical support to management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level in the professional planning series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Planner.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional planning work experience.  Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review development proposals and applications for conformance to City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; serve as primary point of contact to developers and property owners in meeting these standards; process appeals to department determinations. 
• Review current and/or long range planning projects for consistency with City standards and other applicable State and Federal rules and regulations; provide information to applicants and developers for plan modifications to meet compliance requirements; and recommend improvements to project design.
• Respond to inquiries at the public counter, by phone, mail, or electronic mail; provide professional planning guidance in responding to questions or inquiries; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance.
• Prepare initial studies and environmental documents related to development plans/applications, including conformance to local, State and Federal regulations and laws and City General Plan requirements; prepare written reports with recommendations and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Committee and other bodies, as appropriate.
• Prepare and provide environmental analysis for projects to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws; prepare environmental impact reports, negative declarations and notice of exemptions, as appropriate.
• Review, investigate and enforce zoning and sign regulations; prepare correspondence to applicants, violators and other agencies regarding compliance issues.
• Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, quasi-public and residential development plans for conformance with project standards and project approval; perform site reviews as needed; issue administrative permits and coordinate planning activities with other agencies, departments and divisions.
• Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, etc.; negotiate and develop contracts and development agreements regarding City development policies and standards.
• Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends, including recording and summarizing statistical and demographic information in a sophisticated database.
• Make presentations to a variety of groups and other jurisdictions interested in/affected by City planning and development policies; respond to inquiries and provide information about current and/or long range planning procedures and processes.
• Update policies and procedures; analyze and make recommendations regarding long range, comprehensive planning policy documents, including the City’s General Plan; research planning information and concepts, land use and related legal issues related to long range planning and policy issues.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; assist planning staff in responding to non-routine or unusual circumstances/inquiries.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Research techniques and analysis methods related to social, economic, population, and land use data and related trends.
• Site planning and architectural design.
• Site design, terrain constraints, utility capacity constraints and land use compatibility.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California land use and planning law.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of work safety.

Ability to:

• Perform professional planning duties related to urban planning and development; manage the less complex planning projects; problem solve the more routine planning issues.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; frequently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; may intermittently walk or bend to observe field sites; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Interpret and apply City standards and regulations and related planning policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations related to planning and associated environmental issues.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, internet and visual presentation programs.
• Prepare concise, comprehensive and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials.
• Prepare and present oral and visual presentations to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• No professional experience is required; one year of technical planning experience is desired.

Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in planning, environmental studies or a closely related field.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years as an Assistant Planner do you have?

• 0-6 months
• 6 months – 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 2+ Years

4. Why are you interested in becoming an Assistant Planner?  How have you prepared for the position and what makes you the most qualified candidate?

5. What is your philosophy on customer service and provide an example of something you do in your current job to provide excellent customer service.

6. The Permit Center can become very busy and you will have competing tasks, please describe how you handle a busy environment and competing demands.

7. Occasionally an upset customer will visit the Permit Center, how would you handle a situation with an upset customer?  Please describe a situation in which you‘ve handled a difficult customer in your past work experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Utilities Field Services Supervisor for the City’s Sewer and Storm Water Operations. Under the direction of the Utilities Superintendent, this position is responsible for identifying, administering, implementing, evaluating and promoting Sewer and Storm Water maintenance programs. The incumbent will supervise assigned crews, perform technically complex duties, respond to citizens' needs and inquiries, and provide responsible and technical assistance to staff.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will have a proven track record of reliability and dependability; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; have the ability to supervise and train support staff; will successfully perform work requiring analytical ability and be able to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of  humor.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the seasonal and part-time position of Recreation Aide I – Summer Day Camps within the Recreation Department.  This position will be working as a Day Camp Leader.  The Recreation Aide I is the entry level class and is responsible for performing less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Recreation Aide II by the performance of more routine, repetitive and less complex assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Receives supervision from administrative and/or management staff. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision but those at the higher levels may be asked to supervise from time to time but not on a consistent basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement activities and programs for youth.
• Directly supervise children, monitor and redirect behavior, both on site and during trips.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of advertising material for upcoming recreational programs and events.
• Assist with the distribution & collection of participant surveys.
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Establish positive working relationships with City management and staff, and the public.
• Assist with special events and perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform heavy manual labor; learn to operate a variety of equipment; work with tools related to recreational maintenance. The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The incumbent needs to have the ability to hear and speak for purposes of communication. The position also requires both near and far vision when administering programs and operating equipment. The need to lift, carry and push equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. The incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods used in various recreational activities and programs. Basic principles of reading and mathematics, applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including recreational manuals and specifications; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; and occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Skill to: Be able to receive direction and follow oral and written instructions; have qualities such as reliability, dependability, creativity and enthusiasm; ability to develop effective working relationships with fellow city employees, children, and parents.

Ability to: Work with children, a strong knowledge of sports programs and the rules or running recreational programs. Operate an office computer and variety of word processing and software applications. Ability to: Lift up to 50 lbs.; deal successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone; courteously respond to community issues, concerns and needs; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; make suggestions to adjust standard operating procedures as is appropriate; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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The City of Lincoln is hiring for the seasonal and part-time position of Lifeguard within the Recreation Department.  This position performs a variety of duties related to providing swimming instruction and lifeguard duties; candidates must be able to work various days, weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
• Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among patrons and enforce all pertinent City pool rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe environment. 
• Promote and enforce water safety procedures; effect swimming rescues; render first aid and CPR as required. 
• Assist in conducting classes at all participant skill levels (beginning through advanced) and supervise the conduct of swimmers in City pool in order to maintain a safe environment. 
• Perform pool facility maintenance functions as required. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform heavy manual labor; learn to operate a variety of equipment; work with tools related to recreational maintenance. The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The incumbent needs to have the ability to hear and speak for purposes of communication. The position also requires both near and far vision when administering programs and operating equipment. The need to lift, carry and push equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. The incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of:  Principles and techniques of swimming instruction for various age groups; principles and practices of water safety and swimming rescue techniques; proper stroke mechanics; principles and techniques of CPR and first aid; practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules’ walk; swim with proficiency and endurance; render life saving measures; interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff. 
Intermittently set up equipment, move and carry supplies and equipment; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less; prevent accidents and conduct effective rescues; understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions and solid problem solving methods; respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR; work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; understand and carry out written and oral directions; communicate tactfully with customers; communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing; promote and enforce safety procedures including proper use of equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.