Operation Specialist II (Carver Center)

Description

Application Deadline: 09/11/2023 5:00 PM EST

To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. Click here to apply online. 

The City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Department is seeking candidates to be considered for Operation Specialist II (Carver Center) who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $20.20 to $26.08 an hour ($42,016.00 – $54,246.40 Annually.) Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34/month), and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position is responsible for the routine operations and programs at City parks and recreation facilities and programs. Oversight over the daily operations of recreational facilities, parks, golf courses and recreational programs is conducted by positions in this class. Performs other duties as assigned. Under limited supervision, manages multiple programs at multiple locations, OR manages a medium-sized recreation facility, responsible for development, execution and evaluation of programs at the facility. May supervise the work of subordinate staff, which may include voluntary, temporary and benefited staff on a day or project basis. Reports to an Operations Specialist III or IV or a Management Specialist. The anticipated schedule for this position is: 11:00am-8:00pm Tuesday through Friday and 9:00am-6:00pm on Saturdays, Off on Sundays and Mondays. Work schedule may be subject to change. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, park management, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position.
• Requires a valid Virginia driver’s license. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.