Community Services Leader III - Park Ambassador and Harvard Park

Description

The City of Irvine seeks candidates with demonstrated athletics experience and strong leadership skills to monitor the public use of City parks, athletic fields and facilities, as well as supervise and assign duties to part-time entry level staff.
There is one EPT Community Services Leader III vacancy for a Park Ambassador and one EPT Community Services Leader III vacancy for Harvard Park.

The ideal candidates will possess two years of college or university level work in recreation, physical education, or related field, and two years of related experience or any combination that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For more information, please click the link to see the Community Services Leader III flier.
Positions are Extended Part-time with a schedule requirement of 30-32 hours per week; daytime hours vary, weekends and evenings are required. Future Part-time and Extended Part-time vacancies may be filled through this recruitment.

Supplemental Information

Your Team
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

The Community Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department strives to create a lasting contribution to the health and well-being of the Irvine community and consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Senior Services, Disability Services, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Animal Care, Recreation and Park Services and Operations, Great Park Operations and Athletics, Aquatics, Fine Arts, Facility Reservations and Contract Classes, Development and Park Planning, Administrative, Business and Support Services, Engagement and Special Events, Open Space, and Transportation Services (TRIPS).

The Process

Find more information in the Community Services Leader III job description. 

Interview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.

Background Check: A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment.

Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned duties. Any applicant who tests positive or tampers with evidence shall be disqualified from consideration.

Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Part-time employees are employed "at will" and their services can be discontinued without cause.

Certain City budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions. A qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.