Salary : $52,469.16 – $63,774.36 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2310-21
Department: Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Closing Date: 11/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development?
Consider joining the City of San Bernardino’s Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department as a Community Services Program Coordinator!
About the Position:
This is a professional supervisory position within the Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department. Employees in this class provide exceptional customer service and program management. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and completion of programs throughout the department and supervises subordinate program staff as required.
About the City:
The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 214,706.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Functions: — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs; coordinates and assists with the management of City services and volunteer programs; counsels and provides assistance and guidance to volunteers and clients, answers daily phone calls, and resolves conflicts or concerns.
- Plans and conducts a wide range of volunteer recruitment activities; conducts their pre-service and monthly in-service training.
- Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends, participates in the development, and administers policies and procedures.
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Recruits, finds, and selects volunteer stations; develops and obtains a signed memorandum of understanding as specified in the Corporation for National Service guidelines.
- Performs a variety of ongoing administrative duties; prepares budget, renews grant applications, and performs various record keeping ensuring compliance with expenditure requirements, administrative, and direct program costs.
- Attends, participates in, and conducts scheduled meetings as required; visits volunteer sites quarterly; provides leadership and ensures smooth operation of the Advisory Council; plans and supervises special recognition events in coordination with the advisory council and volunteer stations.
- Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge of –
- Methods of planning, evaluating and administering a senior companion program.
- Community resources relating to frail elderly, gerontology, and the special at-risk populations served by senior companions when assigned to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department.
- Problems relating to indigent persons.
- Public relations techniques: including social media, website, press releases, and staff reports.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of grant writing and fund raising.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Care plan development.
- City policies, procedures, and standards.
Skill in –
- Formulating and managing volunteer programs.
- Counseling and providing assistance to volunteers.
- Supervising senior companions and ensuring proper supervision of in-home assignments.
- Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff.
- Participating in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Working effectively with volunteer station staff ensuring proper matching of senior companions with clients in the Parks Department.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative activities.
- Interpreting the program policies and procedures to individuals and groups.
- Working independently, identifying the need for and development of, proposed changes in program practices and procedures.
- Analyzing problems incurred by volunteer stations and taking appropriate action.
- Evaluating the program on a consistent basis providing effective recommendations for change.
- Interpreting federal and state laws and guidelines
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Communicating clearly and concisely
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department: High School diploma or G.E.D. plus two (2) years of major college course work in recreation, physical education or a related field or three (3) years of recreation or community service experience, preferably in a municipal government environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Selection Process:
All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process consist of:
- Application Review
- Oral Examination
- Pre-employment Medical Exam
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
Supplemental Information
City Benefits:
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:
- Retirement – Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
- Health Insurance – Monthly contribution of $715.00 (Employee Only), $1,289.00 (Employee plus one), or $1,724.00 (Employee plus Family) for health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.
- Leave – Vacation beginning at 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance – The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
Application Submission:
Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please contact the governmentjobs.com Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process:
All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process will consist of:
- Application Review
- Oral Examination
Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.
Accommodation:The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
Pre-Employment Process:
- All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:
- Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Employment/Professional Reference Check.
For more information about this position, please contact the
City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Health Insurance – Eligible to receive a City contribution of $715.00 or $1,724.00 to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $3,250.00 every first paycheck of December.
Retirement for Current Members – For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current members of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members – For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
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Do you possess a valid Driver’s License?Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License may be required depending on assignment. For out of State applicants, a valid driver’s license is required. A valid Class “C” California Driver’s License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.
- Yes
- No
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Did you graduate from high school or do you have a GED/Equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education:
- Less than High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
- High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
- Less than 2 years of college
- 2+ years of college
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or Higher
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How many years of full-time experience do you have working in Parks & Recreation?
- No Experience
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
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This City has multiple vacancies within the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. These positions may be funded through the General Fund or the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant. The purpose of the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant is to increase youth employment, develop youth interest and experience towards a career, and to strengthen city capacity to adjust key areas of employment, food insecurity, and local COVID-19 recovery. The following questions are used to determine eligibility for the grant.
- I acknowledge that this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies within the General Fund or CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant.
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Are you between the ages of 16 – 30?
- Yes, I am between the ages of 16 – 30
- No, I am not between the ages of 16 – 30
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Have you participated in an AmeriCorps program?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you participated in the #CaliforniansForAll College Program?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you currently unemployed?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you currently out of school?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you having difficulty finding employment?
- Yes
- No
12
Are you low-income? (You are considered to be Low-income if you receive any of the following benefits: Unemployment, CalFresh, CalWorks, MediCal, Medicaid, Disaster CalFresh, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), General Assistance (Ga)/General Relief (GR), Welfare-to-Work (WTW), Women Infants and Children (WIC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or other Public Assistance.)If yes, please list the benefits you receive as applicable.
13
Are you in or transitioning from foster care?
- Yes
- No
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Are you engaged with the mental health system?If yes, what agency/organization?
15
Are you engaged with the substance abuse system?If yes, what agency/organization?
Required Question