Salary : $27,577.60 - $34,472.00 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2023-05292
Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS
Opening Date: 02/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Senior Services Division is actively seeking one (1) Center Activities Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical work at the working supervisor level in developing, implementing, overseeing, and promoting activities and programs at a senior center, including oversight of building maintenance and security. The work requires a knowledge of the objectives, practices, and procedures of social, educational, and recreational activities and programs, as well as knowledge of facilities maintenance, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work activities of assigned staff and volunteers. Contacts require skills in understanding, influencing, and communicating with others and are important in providing services to participants and in supervising employees and volunteers. The work is subject to somewhat diversified procedures and precedents with latitude permitted in considering the most appropriate practice or procedure to follow and involve differing situations requiring the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications. The physical demands require lifting, carrying and rearranging furnishings, displays, supplies and equipment for activities, programs and special events which includes lifting and carrying objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Employees in this class may be required to work on weekends and holidays and outside normal working hours. Operates vehicles and standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers, calculators, and scanners. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although they are subject to standardized practices and procedures, the worker is permitted to set priorities with the superior's approval.
Examples of Work

• Promotes activities and programs, recruit volunteers and participants, and consults with individuals and groups to identify services and programs.
• Develops, implements, and oversees a variety of social, educational, and recreational activities and programs.
• Inspects assigned facility and equipment to identify deficiencies in safety, cleanliness or maintenance and corrects deficiencies.
• Coordinates activities and programs with other divisions, departments, and community organizations.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Prepares and maintains required records and reports on activities, programs, and participants.
• Operates specialized equipment, such as a scanner, and reviews, downloads and prepares reports based on downloaded information.
• Operates a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and related applications.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries relating to services and programs.
• Provides instruction and training to subordinate employees and volunteers.
• Performs first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures as required.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the objectives, practices, and procedures of social, educational, and recreational activities and programs for senior citizens.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge of social service and community resources for referral and program support affecting seniors.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and rules to be followed during social and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and assess social, educational, and recreational activities and programs affecting the senior population.
• Ability to train, plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment, such as a scanner, review, download and prepare reports based on downloaded information.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and related applications.
• Ability to promote programs through contacts with community resources and organizations.
• Ability to read, understand and apply written materials pertaining to social, educational, and recreational activities and services.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare correspondence, emails and reports using a personal computer.
• Ability to interact with the public applying recognized customer service standards.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A two-year combination of education and/or experience in developing or overseeing social, educational or recreational programs.
• Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

Supervisory experience is preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :

• CPR and First Aide Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Probationary period for this class is twelve (12) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $27,577.60 - $34,472.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position in this pay range? Please note; there is a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.

• Yes
• No

04

Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

05

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
06

Do you have a two-year combination of education and/or experience in developing or overseeing social, educational or recreational programs?

• Yes
• No

07

Which age group(s) have you coordinated programs? Select all that apply.

• Children ages 1-12
• Teens ages 13-19
• Adults ages 20-61
• Seniors ages 62 and older
• None of the above.

08

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. Please be sure the complete work history is in your application.
09

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
10

Supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

11

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. Please be sure the complete work history is in your application.
12

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
13

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

14

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

17

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

18

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
19

CPR and First Aide Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained. Do you currently have this certification?

• Yes
• No, but I understand it must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• None of the above.

20

Do you understand you must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs?

• Yes
• No

21

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

22

If basing/meeting qualifications based on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question