Recreation Program Specialist

• Creates, schedules, and supervises special events and camps for all ages.
• Performs office and/or clerical work maintaining data, records, and reports.
• Opens and closes facilities or parks before and after leagues, special events, and programs.
• Assists with reserving and issuing of contracts or permits for facility usage.
• Assists in assigning keys for building rentals.
• Enforces Park and facility rules. Performs minor maintenance functions and provides facility supervision.
• Assists in budget planning process.
• Performs cashiering duties and issues receipts.
• Creates various content/flyers utilizing Microsoft Publisher.
• Assists with marketing of all youth, adult sports leagues, special events, and camps utilizing social media platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Inspects building and/or park facilities for lighting and safety problems.
• Administers first-aid for accidents or injuries, reports to supervisor and timely documents all accidents and injuries.
• Attends all necessary trainings and meetings.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• Three (3) months relevant work experience.
• Six (6) months experience in event programming or coordinating preferred.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or completion within 6 months of hire date.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and balancing, and on occasion jumping, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involves frequent simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and occasional fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee Premium is $0.00 with Tobacco Affidavit
• Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly without Tobacco Affidavit
• Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums

• Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance
• Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance

• Employee Premium is $0.00
• Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums

• Employee Premium is $5.66 monthly
• Dependent coverage is available with monthly premiums

• Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period
• Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit myFRS.com for more details

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations. To learn more about the County's benefit program, visit the Human Resources section on our website: www.citrusbocc.com or click on the “Benefits” tab to view our “Employee Benefits Highlights” Handbook.

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive package including group insurance benefits.

Effective October 1, 2016, the County will implement a tobacco free incentive program, as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are tobacco free or who participate in the tobacco free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.