service leader

public safety officer

police officer

reservation specialist

management analyst

City of Irvine

City policies are constantly changing and management doesn't always inform employees till they break policy. Working with the kids was amazing, some of the parents were a nightmare. Your average guest that enters the parks and interacted with employees had a "my taxes pay your salary" attitude. Management at my specific park was more reactive than proactive. It was necessary to get to them first if there was an issue as they jumped to believe the first story they heard. Rather than get all the facts. You may feel expendable, the head of the park had a saying to the effect of "if you don't feel like you can follow the policies/mesh with others, then you can leave". This was usually said after an incident that could have been avoid if there was more communication between upper staff and lower employees. 

I experienced much work flexibility and management did make an effort to help with upward growth. Fellow employees were wonderful. The pay was very good for the work involved. I highly recommend this job to any college student that needs time flexibility and requires a part-time job. 

This is the only job where I felt that my position was to only watch the kids and made sure they had fun. The job was so laid back that many employees that were hired and were with the company longer than I, were either gossiping with other employees and being on their phones. Where I was located at, there were a lot of cliques between the staff that there would be days that I wouldn’t have interactions with the staff and only with the kids. This position didn’t really give me any new skills when it came to working with children. I was using my prior skills from my previous employers to do day to day tasks required at this job. The only advantage working here would be working with the children. Additionally, there’s no guarantee to work 5 days of the week unless you’re higher ranking employee. Most likely, you’ll work two to three days max. It’s a perfect schedule for those who are full-time college students, but not for those who have multiple bills to pay.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The ability to have flexibility and a multitude of opportunities. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Minimal stress if you have a delightful supervisor who wants you to learn and thrive and promote. If not, the stress level is very very low in comparison to other city level jobs. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fun, creativity and exciting opportunities. Your ideas are listened to and put into action if they are really good. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A positive team environment. Especially if you have a Supervisor that is forward thinking and willing to teach you all they know. Breaks are always given and taken. Holiday time off is a joy. Super Pay increases.

Irvine stood by its employees through several economic challenges over its 40+ year organizational history. It's comforting to know your employer appreciates dedication, and chooses the path of both fiscal responsibility and loyalty to its workforce. Irvine is one of the few municipalities to make it through the recession with no reduction of public services, solid reserves, solid fiscal management, no forced staff reductions during the recession, and a clear plan for an even brighter future.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people and Good times. Blessed to have worked there. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ever changing policies. Since its government policies change often, some good but mostly just makes the day harder. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Matters the park and the leadership. Some are great and understand the job and duties. Other parks not so much. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I worked there for 12 years . As a CS  was  to
Work with the public and kids at IPAC or Faculty, as I moved to athletics it was sports related and then MSP was teen centered .

Even if I was let go from the City of Irvine today or tomorrow for something I did, I would still think the City Of Irvine is a great place to work.  It is especially good as a part-time job.  The one drawback with working for the City is it's hard to get a full-time job.  And if you do get Extended Part-Time, which is 32 hours a week, you have to pay for your medical benefits, which takes you down to less than minimum wage per hour.  But full-time staff don't have to pay for benefits, or a lot less depending on the plan they choose.  
But as a part-time job, it's a good way to earn extra money and a great place to work... even if I were to get fired tomorrow.

Being a community service leader, there was hardly any consistencies. Every week there was a different lead that ran things completely different than the lead before. Having different leads showed a difference between the members because there would be days where the members were on top of their expectations and other days where it was tough to work with the members. 
There would be cliques with the staff, and it makes it impossible to have a healthy environment, and the members picked up on this as well.
It was very disorganized.

Worked with General and Master Plan of Irvine, California. Worked and reviewed applications and plans for building improvements, residential alterations and signs.  Worked with planning and zoning, land use data monitoring, and permit processing.  Worked with GIS/Mapping and code enforcement.  Responsible for providing support to the community by interpreting and implementing the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which consists of processing applications for land development including environmental assessment, landscaping review and sign requests.

Disagreements amongst management is all too common and if they make a mistake they point the finger at someone in a lower position. If you want a city job only accept a full time position as part time employees are treated horribly. "part time employees are employed "at will" and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority". That appointing authority can be anyone even if they are not technically management or qualified to be a manager. Also, healthcare will run you nearly half your paycheck for decent coverage.

Love working and growing then kids within our programs at the City of Irvine. when I work and see how I can influence the next generation of the world It brings me great pleasure to be able to educate and elaborate or any to all situations children never understand or have yet to experience and learn. when I see the growth and the positive turn around from child to child through every year of learning that takes place within our programs my heart always becomes warmer and loving with hope for the planets and societies future.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Service leader 74 salaries reported	$25.47 per hour
Public safety officer 24 salaries reported	$36.43 per hour
Police officer 7 salaries reported	$49.58 per hour
Reservation specialist 11 salaries reported	$24.88 per hour
Management analyst 2 salaries reported	$48.56 per hour

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