Recreation Specialist I (Botanical Gardens) (SR-20) $4,690/month Organizes and directs a city-wide program in a recreational specialty; conducts in-service training classes in the specialized activity; and performs other related duties as required. |
Current Vacancy: There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry Division. This position is located at Wahiawa Botanical Garden and Foster Botanical Garden and is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing educational and interpretive activities for the botanical gardens, as well as functioning as the Volunteer Coordinator.
Special Work Requirements: Able to work on sometimes slippery walkways, surfaces, and trails; must work weekends, evenings, and holidays for programs and events, and to staff visitor center. May be required to assist in emergency response during storms or other disasters. May serve as Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.
Applications must be submitted by December 23, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, group work, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of professional recreation experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing botanical, horticultural, or environmental interpretive educational and recreational programs, or comparable programs, including working with volunteers.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of policies, principles, plans, tools and techniques of recreation; instructional methods, plans, procedures, and techniques; group behavior; principles and practices of supervision; policies, principles, plans, tools and techniques of the specialty area of recreation. Additionally, such experience must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, promote, administer and evaluate recreational activities and programs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
The above licenses and certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
— Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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