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Recreation Specialist I

City of West Palm Beach
Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Under close supervision, provides assistance to children, adults, senior citizens, and other patrons through community recreation-oriented education, awareness, and prevention programs. Performs related duties involving special events, facility supervision, and programs. Assists with the set-up and breakdown of special events. The incumbent reports to Campus Manager or a subordinate; and performs other related duties as assigned.


Salary


$19.98 - Hourly (Pay Grade 43)

On-Call, No Benefits


Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eleventh (11th) grade education and seventeen (17) years of age are required. Education will be verify using the “Education Requirements” listed below.

Level II Background from the State of Florida is required.

A current and valid Florida driver’s license or State of Florida Identification Card is required. A current and valid driver's license or Identification Card from any state may be utilized during the application process, with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license or Identification Card before the first day of employment.


Special Driving Requirements

  • Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.

  • Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.

  • Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.


Education Requirements

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or

b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a, b or c above for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a, b, or c above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.





Additional Details


The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:
When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.


How To Apply


If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.


Currency

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Salary : $20

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