RECREATION/CULTURAL SPECIALIST I/II – SOUTH COUNTY

Salary: $21.48 – $35.92 Hourly

Location : Clark County – Laughlin, NV

Job Type: PERMANENT

Job Number: 24865

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation

Opening Date: 07/18/2023

Closing Date: 8/1/2023 5:01 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Recreation/Cultural Specialist I/II position for the Laughlin/South County. This position will work in Laughlin with programming responsibilities in Searchlight and Cal-Nev-Ari. As a member of the team, you will plan and implement scheduled recreational and cultural programs and assist in carrying out programs and events, including directing the work of support and volunteers. As experience is gained, assignments are more independent and performed under more general supervision.

Recreation/Cultural Specialist I: $21.48 – $33.25 Hourly
Recreation/Cultural Specialist II: $23.14 – $35.92 Hourly

The Recreation/Cultural Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Recreation/Cultural Specialist II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

Recreation/Cultural Specialist I – Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree AND two (2) years full-time experience in recreation program planning and implementation or leading recreation, sports or cultural programs. Additional related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, leisure studies, art or a closely related field preferred.

Recreation/Cultural Specialist II – In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in recreation program planning and implementation.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.

Working Conditions: Specified positions may require working evening, night, and weekend and holiday assignments. Specified positions may work in a juvenile detention facility with exposure to potentially abusive individuals or hazardous conditions. Specified positions may require driving to rural facilities. Specified positions may require working outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment. Possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and first aid. Specified positions may require possession of one or more of the following certifications: Mandt, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Life Guarding Instructor Trainer or some other special certification/license.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, schedules and coordinates recreation, sports, camp, age-oriented and cultural programs and activities. Assists in the development and implementation of new programs; prepares program goals, outlines and budget requirements, estimates required facilities, supplies and staff and implements upon approval. Requisitions or obtains needed materials and supplies. Directs and reviews the work of part-time and support staff and volunteers; instructs staff in work procedures and ensures adherence to safety policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to staff; inspects and evaluates work being performed; identifies problem areas and directs remedial actions to be taken. Prepares and maintains statistical and narrative records and reports related to recreation programs, facilities and projects. Responds to public inquiries and complaints related to recreation and cultural programs and activities to maintain good public relations. Promotes County recreation and cultural programs in the community and/or a facility; communicates with business and community leaders, the media, and other public officials to promote programs and fund-raising. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Orders and accounts for the use of program supplies and equipment. Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; drives a personal or County vehicle to reach various recreation sites and attend meetings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office or recreation facility setting and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may require strength and dexterity to lead and participate in specific sports activities and/or ability to drive a motor vehicle. Specified positions may require the strength of lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered – Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- – Employer pays 90% of premium
  - Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  - 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse – no employee cost
  - Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree or higher
None of the above

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

Art
Architecture
Biology
Communications
Education
Environmental Education
Environmental Science
Natural Resoucres
Leisure
Public Administration
Recreation
Sports Management
Other
Not Applicable

If you indicated “Other” in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

Indicate your full-time professional experience in recreation program planning and implementation or leading recreation, sports or cultural programs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant’s training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant’s response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the “education” and “work history” sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

Please check the areas below that you have specific experience in. Select all that apply.

Adults 50+
Adventure Recreation
Aquatics
Art Curator
Day Camp/Afterschool
Environmental Programs
Fitness
Museum
Public Art
Recreation
Resident Camps
Rural Recreation Programs
Special Events
Sports
Vulnerable Youth Programs
Other
N/A

If you indicated “Other” in question 6, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

Indicate any certification/licenses you possess. Select all that apply.

AFO
Challenge Course Certification
CPR
CPRP
CTRS
First Aid
Interpretive Host
Interpretive Guide
Interpretive Planner
Life Guarding Instructor Trainer
Star Guard
Water Safety Instructor Trainer
Other
N/A

If you indicated “Other” in question 8, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

Indicate any memberships that you possess. Select all that apply.

American Alliance for State and Local History
Americans for Arts
Association for Experiential Education
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
Nevada Recreation and Park Society (NRPS)
Other State Recreation Organization
Other related organization
N/A

If you indicated “Other” in question 10, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a rural community (more than 7,000 people).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience managing programs and supervising recreational programs remotely in a rural community.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with unique rural programs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 12-14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience with Clark County Parks & Recreation in creating and executing recreation/cultural programs including large events, day camps, sports, urban center classes, adventure recreation, before and after school programs, environmental programs, and cultural arts programs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a public or non-profit agency other than Clark County in creating and executing recreation/cultural programs including large events, day camps, sports, urban center classes, adventure recreation, before and after school programs, environmental programs, and cultural arts programs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 17. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing & executing special events or community events for a targeted audience.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience supervising, training, developing and scheduling individuals (full-time, part-time, or volunteers).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with software programs such as recreation management software, general office programs, budget software and time keeping/payroll software.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 19-21. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience conducting and/or overseeing Lifeguard Training courses and/or Water Safety Instruction.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience supervising individuals in Aquatic programs (full-time, part-time or volunteers).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing, programming and scheduling adult sports leagues.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with organizations and/or entities to facilitate sports events and programs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 23-26. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating and managing facility maintenance and upkeep.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing, implementing, and leading recreational programs for vulnerable youth populations.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with programs you have developed and implemented for vulnerable youth. Include the program name, brief description, program date, and employer name where experience was obtained.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 28-30. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience mediating, facilitating or resolving disputes.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience leading partnerships with other agencies and community leaders to provided programming for at-risk youth and their families.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list up to 3 agencies or organizations you partnered with to provide at risk programming. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Agency/Organization Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Service:

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with police departments/probation offices to prevent illegal gang activity and combat gang violence.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 35. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience planning, organizing, and executing programs and events for adults age 50 and over.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with special interest groups or committees related to your program area.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with individual volunteers or volunteer groups.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing & implementing educational programs and tours in a recreational setting in arts, history, or environmental topics.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience planning & implementing public projects and or events, including scheduling, obtaining supplies, identifying venues, securing staff/volunteer assistance, marketing, and collaborations.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with volunteer management, including recruitment and retention, recognition, and supervising.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 37-42. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate from the list below software and programs at which you are proficient.

Adobe In In Design
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Parks/Recreation Management Software (RecTrac or similar
N/A

This recruitment will be used to fill a position that requires the selected candidate to work in South County (Laughlin). Is this a location you can accept?

Yes, I can accept the location in Laughlin.
No, I cannot accept the location in Laughlin.

Do you currently hold a valid driver’s license?

Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver’s license
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver’s license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver’s license.

Required Question

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Job Category

Sports, Fitness and Recreation

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Job Type

Other

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Salary

USD 21.48 - 35.92 per hour

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Country

United States

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City

Laughlin

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Career Level

unspecified

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Company

Clark County, NV

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JOB SOURCE

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