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The City of Palmdale is hiring multiple part-time/seasonal employees to assist with Special Events.

Special Events Program Leader: The Palmdale Parks and Recreation Division of Special Events is responsible for organizing and managing various events and activities within the city. Events primarily take place at the Palmdale Amphitheater, including Children's Springfest, July 4th, the summer concert series, family movie nights, Kaleidoscope fall frenzy, and rentals. Our goal is to enhance the overall quality of life for residents and provide enjoyable events that bring the community together. This position works outdoors.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Program Leader I

This entry level class of the series is distinguished from level II by routine and repetitive duties performed according to established procedures. Incumbents are closely supervised in their initial assignments. As they gain experience, incumbents will work more independently in routine work.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the planning, coordinating and conduct of recreation activities for children and young adults at parks, community centers, school fun centers and camps; implement activities such as games, contests, arts and crafts, skits and sports.
Ensure the set-up and safety of facilities for planned activities; may prepare rooms for use by patrons; set up and take down tables, chairs, and related equipment.
Oversee the use of the facility, insuring patrons conform to the established policies and procedures; ensure security of the facility at the end of the day.
Report facility maintenance concerns and maintain adequate supplies and inventory by reporting needs.
Assist in special events and other recreational activities such as Children's Springfest, July 4th, the summer concert series, family movie nights, Kaleidoscope fall frenzy, and rentals.
Assist in researching and preparing creative recreational activities; assist in maintaining records of activities and preparing reports on programs, accidents, discipline problems and staff meetings as necessary.
Disseminate program publicity as required.
Attend meetings, training sessions, and conferences; assist in making presentations and provide information regarding programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Program Leader I: Some experience in working with children or young adults in a recreational environment is highly desirable.

Education:

Program Leader I: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years of age by July 1 of the current year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic methods, procedures and practices of recreational activities.
Principles and practices of supervising children and young adults.
Principles and practices of coordinating activities.
Safe work practices.

Ability To:

Learn the principles and objectives of recreational activities.
Deal effectively with a variety of groups and individuals.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent standing for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, sitting, walking on uneven ground as required by programs.

Lifting: frequently up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental: frequent exposure to noise; frequent exposure to dust and other environmental substances.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is often performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to varying weather conditions. Work is subject to site noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery; Work is performed at various locations.

Incumbents in this class are required to work irregular hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. Will not be required to travel.

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

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