Fountain Guard - Recreation Specialist

Summary

Mature individual able to handle large crowds with tact. Ability to enforce rules andhandle emergencies. Ability to deal with children and work in extreme heat. Strong interpersonal skills. SCHEDULE: Irregular hours - Part-time and On-Call. Positions available during the summer and on-callthrough October.

Salary

$19.98 hourly(Pay Grade 43)

(No benefits)

Qualifications

Eleventh (11) grade education and seventeen (17) years of age are required. Education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below. High school diploma or GED, preferred. Ability to enforce rules, handle large crowds tactfully, work without close supervision, deal with children, and work in various outdoor weather conditions. PREFERRED:CPR and First Aid certification.

You will be required to pass a Level II Background from the State of Florida.

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

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

an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or

an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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 youcan 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 USD

Closing Date

Amount of Travel

Work At Home