Parks Program Specialist (Part-Time/Year-Round) - City

PAY

$17.50 - $22.50 Hourly 

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

• This position requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission.  
• Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.
• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  
• Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.  

POSITION DESIGNATION 

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. 

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION 

The Martin Nature Park Program Specialist will assist the Park Naturalist and Assistant Naturalist with day-to-day operations of Martin Park Nature Center. Typical duties may include public interaction & interpretation, code education & enforcement, program development & coordination, leading field trips & guided hikes, grounds maintenance, habitat restoration projects, janitorial duties, exhibit animal care & husbandry, data entry, operation of hand and power tools, light truck, van, overseeing volunteers, etc. Work will occasionally be unsupervised.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Natural Resources Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Parks Program Specialist is responsible for supervising and coordinating events, operation of facilities and assisting with Parks and Recreation programs and activities. Typical duties include: planning, promoting, coordinating, and executing program activities; supervising contract, volunteer, ancillary, third party and/or lower-level part-time personnel; maintaining required forms, such as event permits, facility inspections, inventory lists, time and attendance reports, program planning documents, and a schedule of facility activities; conducting program participation surveys and reporting outcomes; meeting with assigned staff to discuss and resolve work related problems; handling and adjusting complaints from patrons or facility tenants; explaining facility services and programs to the public and program participants; and presenting programs, such as music, dance, art, craft, cultural, natural science, swimming, sports, etc. Employees in this classification may have classified access to valuable inventory of concession products or computer systems where event admission tickets and financial information are stored. Systems operated may include: computerized ticketing systems, phones, inventory management systems, and related financial software. Other duties may include: cash handling; initiating paperwork in response to emergency situations and overseeing all emergency procedures. Ability to travel is required. 

 OTHER DETAILS

Note: This position requires you to be at least 18 years old at the time you make application.

Note: This position will occasionally accept cash and make change; operate a concession stand or gift shop; and collect fees, admission tickets, and passes from patrons at various events or City facilities. 

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