Salary : $72,304.47 – $91,593.14 Annually
Location : Folsom, CA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 23-00076
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Zoo
Opening Date: 05/05/2023
Closing Date: 6/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe – the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.
Come join us at a leading Zoo Sanctuary in Northern California!
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is seeking an extraordinary individual who is passionate about native wildlife andinterested in becoming part of a creative and flexible team. Our mission is Teaching Responsible Behavior Toward All Animals.
The City of Folsom is currently recruiting a Senior Recreation Coordinator for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. Under direction, the Senior Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various programs and special events. Incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower level personnel. Some positions may perform direct supervision, but not for a preponderance of the time.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Recreation Coordinator is the lead or specialist level class in the series, although some positions may provide direct supervision for a small proportion of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II classification in that the former has greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of zoo sanctuary programs and related tasks. Incumbents in the Senior Recreation Coordinator class have day-to-day oversight and responsibility for a major and/or multiple programs and assigned work and may supervise the work of regular staff in lower level classifications.
Examples of Essential Duties
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
- Conduct research and analyze information pertinent to the development of program areas and services.
- Program areas and services include: ticket booth, gift shop, barn cart, concession stand, zoo camp, education, special events, sponsorships, volunteers, and grounds cleaning
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
- Develop, implement, and oversee program area budgets.
- Recommend policies and procedures.
- As a direct supervisor, assign work, make hiring decisions, supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate performance of subordinate part-time staff.
- Work with community groups and volunteers to develop and coordinate events and facility use.
- Prepare and maintain master calendar for multiple facilities, including but not limited to, zoo sanctuary programs and events.
- Coordinate the production of promotional materials.
- Promote and enhance existing programs.
- Prepare written reports.
- Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
- Oversee all areas related to zoo guests and program participants.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Essential Duties” section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
- Philosophy and objectives of the zoo sanctuary profession and the purpose, use, and benefits of various elements of the program.
- Principles and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting of zoo sanctuary activities for children, youth, and adults.
- Budget preparation and control.
- Facility management.
- Effective record keeping and report writing.
- Basic computer skills.
- Safe practices in zoo sanctuary programs and activities.
Ability to:
- Be comfortable working around animals.
- Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate part-time staff.
- Research, plan, organize, implement, and supervise Zoo sanctuary programs and special events.
- Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of a zoo sanctuary program.
- Use computer system and software.
- Formulate and administer program budgets.
- Prepare written reports.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Coordinate programs and schedules with community groups and volunteers.
- Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure management, or a related field from an accredited college or university by time of appointment.
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator II with the City of Folsom.
OR
Three (3) years of full-time equivalency of increasingly responsible experience in recreation program leadership including one (1) year of leadwork experience.
License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain during probationary period, American Red Cross certification.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both in a typical office setting and outdoor environment. Work may take place at off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the City. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits. Click here for a summary of benefits for our Miscellaneous employees. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. The City follows federal law; candidates testing positive for THC do not pass the background screening. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and understood background and screening process.
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The salary range for this position (M55) is $6,025.37 with the City hiring at step 1. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.
- I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.
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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)
- Yes
- No
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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in recreation, leisure management, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have in recreation program leadership?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Are you comfortable working around animals, including native wildlife? Briefly explain any experience you have working with or around animals in a professional setting.
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Briefly explain why you are interested in working for the City of Folsom’s Zoo Sanctuary as a Senior Recreation Coordinator, and why you would excel in this role.
Required Question