RECREATION SPECIALIST (MAIN OFFICE)

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati's Recreation Commission seeks an experienced Recreation Specialist to support the main office across multiple divisions. Responsibilities include general office duties, CAD drafting, data entry, and customer service both by phone and in person.

Ideal candidates will have MAC/MS Office proficiency, experience with marketing software, and the ability to manage multiple clerical tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have valid Driver's License for those positions which require driving.
• Graduate of or enrolled in a college level program in architecture, engineering, or planning.
• Excellent knowledge of MAC, MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications.

Responsibilities

• Type from clear copy and final copies of reports and data.
• File documents alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
• Provide customer service via phone or in person.
• Perform entry level drafting using CAD.
• Conduct information research and field work under supervision.

Skills

Typing from clear copy

File accurately

Phone and in-person customer service

Proofread for errors

Plan, organize, prioritize work

Education

College-level program in architecture, engineering, or planning

Tools

CAD

Photo Shop

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Google Adwords

Job description

General Statement of Duties

The Recreation Specialist position in the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's main office may work within the divisions of: Aquatics, Athletics, Finance, Maintenance, Marketing/Design & Communications, Planning & Development (Engineering), or Youth/Teen Services. This employee will be responsible for maintaining an efficient office environment by performing general office duties such as: typing, filing, record keeping, data tracking, computer data entry; customer service via phone or in person, entry level drafting using CAD, information research, field work under close supervision, and other miscellaneous clerical duties.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Knowledge

• General knowledge of standard office methods of administration, data entry, customer service.
• Basic business English, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Basic math.
• Basic accounting principles.
• Basic computer functions.
• Microsoft Office software.
• Photo Shop and Sketchup.
• CAD.
• MAC.
• Marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.).

Skill To

• Type from clear copy, with a minimum of errors.
• Type final copies of reports, letters, tables, numerical data, and other materials from longhand or rough draft copy.
• File accurately using alphabetical, numerical, and chronological systems.

Ability To

• Write legibly.
• Speak effectively on the phone and in person.
• Proofread for errors.
• Use English accurately (spelling, punctuation, and grammar).
• Make corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors when typing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work to adhere to deadlines.
• Make sound judgments based on logical analysis.
• Use marketing computer software and online applications
• Use computer to send and receive electronic messages.
• Use computer and office related software packages, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Use Photo Shop, Sketchup, and CAD.
• Use basic office equipment.

Required Education And Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have valid Driver's License for those positions which require driving.

Graduate of or enrolled in a college level program in architecture, engineering, or planning.

Excellent knowledge of MAC, MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)

Military Education & Experience Evaluation

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Office environment: exposure to computer screens; working closely with others. Outdoor environments: exposure to extreme weather conditions; work below ground; slippery/uneven surfaces; ladders/scaffolds; high noise levels; exposure to dust, asbestos, fumes.

Physical Conditions

Duties require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time; standing, bending, stooping, kneeling; moderate lifting/carrying; general manual dexterity required. Must be able to operate assigned vehicle

The City of Cincinnati offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible Dependents Include

• Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
• Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
• Step-child
• Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work‑related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre‑tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre‑tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out‑of‑pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out‑of‑ pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. New hires and re‑hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax‑deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.