MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience – Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related field, plus over one (1) year of experience related to the development and implementation of the assigned programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess appropriate certifications as specified for assignment. Must possess a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license with a clear driving record.

NEEDED SKILLS

Must have knowledge of principles and practices of modern office methods and procedures; budget-making procedures; financial bookkeeping practices and procedures; management and supervisory principles.

Must have the skill to communicate ideas orally and in writing; generate or conceive new or innovative ideas or solutions to a problem; select from possible alternative methods, the methods of processing information that leads to the potentially best answer or solutions to a problem.

Must have the skill in operating office equipment. Must have the ability to direct, plan, and control the activities of others, or processes and which others are involved.

Must have the ability to tolerate and critically evaluate information of an uncertain or opposing nature. Must have the ability to influence an individual’s opinions, attitudes or judgements about ideas or things.

Must be able to stand and walk 1 hour daily; sit up to 6 hours daily; lift and carry 50 lbs.; push and pull 100 lbs.; climb, stoop, bend, reach, and handle.

Must be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, and the general public in person or using a telephone.

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.

Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.