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PROGRAM SPECIALIST
613 E Broadway
Rm 100
91206
Public Education – Fresh Air Program Outreach
NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY, PART-TIME UNCLASSIFIED, NON-CIVIL SERVICE, HOURLY POSITION, WITH NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL BENEFITS OR ACCRUED LEAVE. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK A SHIFT FROM ...
Contact Phone: 818-548-2110
URL: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/hr/pdf/employment_app.pdf
1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
WAGE $19.08 - $24.95 per hour
FILING PERIOD Open/Continuous Examination. Recruitment may close at any time.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision of the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for professional work in planning, organizing and implementing the goals and objectives of the City’s smoking restrictions ordinance. This position will work primarily as a street outreach worker, providing information face-to-face with clients. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: educates residents, businesses, and visitors about the new smoking restrictions ordinance primarily through face-to-face contact, but also through the development of flyers, newspaper releases, public service announcements and personal contacts; maintains records and submitting reports and program evaluations relating to smoking restrictions outreach; supervises and trains volunteers assisting with neighborhood outreach; provides staff support to community groups, boards and committees; makes public presentations upon request; fosters a teamwork environment; assist the Public Education team with other outreach and education projects, special events and community meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Must be able to implement the City’s smoke-free public places ordinances in an effective, yet sensitive manner. May perform other duties as assigned or as the situation may require. May require working evenings and weekends.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: salesmanship, community public relations, word processing, spreadsheet and database software; resources needed to keep programs running smoothly.
Skill in: effective verbal and written communications both on a one-to-one and a group basis.
Ability to: communicate effectively to diverse client communities, including business owners, restaurant patrons, tourists, property managers, and apartment renters; read, write and comprehend directions in English; communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; work independently; operate a personal computer; read, coach, instruct, supervise and motivate others; review and evaluate employees’ job performance; provide clear work instruction; exercise judgment and discretion in problem situations; foster a teamwork environment; establish and maintain smooth working relationships with fellow employees and the public; plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate community outreach and education programs; speak before community groups. Knowledge, experience and skill in appropriate customer service practices; ability to work independently with no on-site supervision; work flexible hours; Must enjoy working with people.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to: work overtime as requested; assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment; work an adjusted schedule as requested; follow through on citizen concerns and work assignments.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in education, social services, media or related field.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Sixty (60) Semester Units of college coursework in a closely related discipline. Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, media, public relations is desirable.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual ability in a language or languages commonly spoken in the Glendale community, such as Armenian, Spanish, Korean, etc, is desirable.
LICENSE
A valid Class C California driver's license is required.
NOTE
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate’s education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Division asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
