Salary : $38,001.60 – $41,912.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400097
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: PR-OS Natural Research and Vis
Opening Date: 08/01/2023
Closing Date: 8/23/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary
Perform a variety of tasks in support of Parks and Recreation/Open Space facility operations including development and delivery of educational programs and conducting tours; coordination and accounting for reservations and fees; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to visitor service.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, education, recreation, or park management; and
Three (3) years of outdoor education/recreation or informal teaching experience.
Experience in outdoor science education or informal classroom teaching preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid first aid certificate.
Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate.
May be required to work weekends/odd days off.
Preferred Knowledge
- Methods and techniques of lesson plan development and instruction
- Methods and techniques of informal education
- Basic operations and services of a Parks and Open Space program
- Modern Office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Basic mathematical principles
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Recreational activities, rules and regulations
- Natural and cultural history of Parks and Open Space areas
- Basic cash handling procedures
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Coordinate and direct educational programs for the Open Space Visitor Center
- Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing educational services.
- Interpret Parks and Open Space rules and regulations
- Lead and assist in interpretive tours; public speaking ability
- Learn the natural and cultural history of Parks and Open Space areas
- Understand visitor service principals
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Learn basic cash handling procedures
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Assist in selection, training, direction, and supervision of assigned personnel and volunteers
- Assist in coordinating the work of lower level staff and volunteers
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state’s retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver’s License)?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a current valid CPR certification?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a current valid First Aid certification?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you able to work weekends/odd days off?
- Yes
- No
Required Question