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Recreation Specialist I (Camping, Environmental Education & Hawaiiana) (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 Information:
There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division. Position is located at Kualoa Regional Park. Work hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:45PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE). Under the general supervision of the Recreation Specialist II, this position independently performs professional work in planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive city-wide camping and environmental educational program for Kualoa Regional Park that includes Hawaiiana and other culturally relevant programs in keeping with the expanding needs of the community. The position also serves as a city-wide consultant on outdoor education and recreation.Special Work Requirements: May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. The list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.
- Additional Job Information
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Applications must be submitted online by December 23, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:Â Â Â – use a valid e-mail account;
   – verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
   – are subscribed to e-mail notices;
   – check your spam folders; and
   – add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.  Data and text messaging fees apply.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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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.Â
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with specialization in recreation, physical education, group work or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. ÂVerification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your submitted diploma and/or official transcript must be legible to be given credit. ÂSubstitution:  Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.ÂEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) recreation experience, one of which shall have been in planning, organizing, and directing camping and environmental education programs and/or activities.Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of the policies, principles, plans, tools and techniques of recreation; instructional methods, plans, procedures and techniques; in-service training methods; policies, principles, plans tools and techniques of the specialty area of recreation; and the ability to plan, organize, promote, administer, and evaluate recreational activities and programs; lead, direct, conduct and instruct participants in the recreational specialty; and prepare reports.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Prior to appointment, possession of a valid:1) State of Hawaii driver’s license (Type 3/automobile).Prior to completion of probation, possession of a valid:
1) American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, or equivalent; andÂ2) American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certification, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent.Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.Â
- Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Â 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. Â Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.ÂEXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation………………………………..100%
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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.Â
* 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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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate “none.” Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Recreation Specialist I (Camping, Environmental Education, and Hawaiiana) position requires applicants to have equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with specialization in recreation, physical education, group work or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Do you meet this education requirement?
- Yes
- No
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have two years of professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) recreation experience, one of which shall have been in planning, organizing, and directing Camping, Environmental Education, and Hawaiiana programs and/or activities.Do you meet this experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) experience in planning, organizing, and directing CAMPING recreation programs and/or activities.Include in your explanation the following:
1) the percentage of time you performed this specialty as part of your overall job duties;
2) a detailed description of the specific camping programs and/or activities you were responsible for;
3) your specific responsibilities in planning, organizing, and directing these camping programs and/or activities;
4) the level of your responsibility (e.g.,: supervisor, independent worker, trainee, helper); and
5) the number and age range of program participants.05
Describe your professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) experience in planning, organizing, and directing ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION recreation programs and/or activities.Include in your explanation the following:
1) the percentage of time you performed this specialty as part of your overall job duties;
2) a detailed description of the specific environmental education programs and/or activities you were responsible for;
3) your specific responsibilities in planning, organizing, and directing these Hawaiiana programs and/or activities;
4) the level of responsibility (e.g.: supervisor, independent worker, trainee, or helper); and
5) the number and age range of program participants.06
I have experience in planning, organizing, and directing the following ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION programs and/or activities. (Check off all that apply)- Adopt-a-park
- Clean up day
- Conservation project
- Earth Day
- Fish pond restoration
- Hikes
- Plant identification
- Sustainability program
- Other environmental education programs/activities
- None of the above
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If you answered “Other environmental education programs/activities” to the question above, please list these programs and/or activities in the space below.08
For each ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION program and/or activity you indicated in Questions No. 6 & 7 that you have experience in planning, organizing and directing, please provide a detailed description of the program and/or activity and your specific responsibilities for these programs and/or activities.09
Describe your professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) experience in planning, organizing, and directing HAWAIIANA recreation programs and/or activities.Include in your explanation the following:
1) the percentage of time you performed this specialty as part of your overall job duties;
2) a detailed description of the specific Hawaiiana programs and/or activities you were responsible for;
3) your specific responsibilities in planning, organizing, and directing these Hawaiiana programs and/or activities;
4) the level of your responsibility (e.g., supervisor, independent worker, trainee, or helper); and
5) the number and age range of program participants.10
I have experience in planning, organizing, and directing the following HAWAIIANA programs and/or activities. (Check off all that apply)- Hawaiian crafts
- Hawaiian culture
- Hawaiian games
- Hawaiian history
- Hawaiian language
- Hawaiian legends
- Hawaii’s nature
- Hula
- Other Hawaiiana programs/activities
- None of the above
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If you answered “Other Hawaiiana programs/activities” to the question above, please list these programs and/or activities in the space below.12
For each HAWAIIANA program and/or activity you indicated in Questions No. 10 & 11 that you have experience in planning, organizing, and directing, please provide a detailed description of the program and/or activity and your specific responsibilities for these programs and/or activities.* Required Question