- Salary
- $18 – $20/hr
- Location
- Galt, CA, CA, US
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
ABOUT GALT
The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direct supervision, employees in this "at-will" classification perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the areas of recreation.
Recreation: Conducts or assists in the organization of community recreation programs, sports, and special events.
Depending on assignment, typical duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the operations of a community program and/or gymnasium facility.
Provide support services to department staff.
Interact and communicate with the public.
Promote a safe environment for both staff and patrons.
Perform a variety of office and computer tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Program areas include, but are not limited to sports, crafts, special events, day camps, concession cashiering and cleaning of facilities.
EXPERIENCE:
Some experience in recreation work or directing group activities is highly desirable.
SPECIAL REQIREMENTS:
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years old at time of hire. Must obtain a work permit, if under the age of 18.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Depending on assignment, must possess strength, stamina and mobility to work indoors in an office setting/recreational facility or to perform required work out doors including: frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces; lifting up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; use of standard office equipment and/or recreation equipment including a computer and handheld devices; constant use of overall vision; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio. May supervise children and be required to kneel, sit in low chairs, or sit on floor for prolonged periods. Must be willing to work out doors in all weather conditions with possible exposure to loud noise, traffic, and potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to chemicals, fumes and other environmental substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation, including fingerprinting. May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities. Work may be occasionally performed indoors. Basic cleaning of facilities may include exposure to cleaning agents.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. A complete employment application is required; a resume does not replace the information requested on the application, including work history. Applications that state "see resume" or otherwise lack sufficient information to evaluate whether the minimum qualifications are met will be rejected.
All supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Answers to questions stating “see resume” or “see application” will not be considered. If the questionnaire requests a certification be attached, you must attach the certification as verification. Certifications that are not attached will not be considered and may result in the application being rejected.
For some recruitments, a limited number of the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination, presentation, practical skills assessment, oral panel interview, or a combination of these components. Candidates who pass a written examination, presentation, or practical skills assessment are not guaranteed an oral panel interview, as the department may choose to interview only the highest-scoring candidates.
An eligibility list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process; current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The eligibility lists will remain active for one year from the assessment completion date. When vacancies occur, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted for additional interviews.
All correspondence regarding this recruitment will be sent via email only. Emails will be sent from [email protected] and may be directed to your spam or junk folder. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure your email address is accurate and capable of receiving these messages.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Before beginning employment, candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process. Depending on the classification, the pre-employment process may include reference checks, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, a Personal History Statement (for specific classifications), a police records check (for specific classifications), and a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, physical examination, lift test, and/or hearing test. For Police Department candidates, the pre-employment process may also include a CVSA, background investigation, and psychological examination.
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form to Rachelle Jennings, Human Resources Analyst by email to [email protected] 72 hours prior to the test date.
