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Position Description
Undersupervision,plans,organizesandconductsspecializedrecreationand/orcommunity service activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives supervision from Community Recreation Supervisor or designee. This class does not exercise supervision.
Examples of Duties
Incumbents in the Recreation Specialist class plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities, e.g., music, drama, dance, arts and crafts, sports activities, teen and senior citizen activities, science programs, fitness/nutrition and technology. This class is distinguished from the Community Recreation Assistant class in that incumbents of the latter provide more general (non- specialized) guidance to individuals and groups served.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline: One (1) year experience in organizing, planning, and implementing recreation or community service programs and activities; and possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and sixty units of college course work in recreation, liberal studies, education or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis. Additional college units in related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates are required within 90 days of date of hire.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Supplemental Information
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email
[email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Unit 3
Non- Supervisory White Collar
The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service
SICK LEAVE
8 hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK
40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS
Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
