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- THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.The Regional Parks Department has requested a county-wide promotional certification to fill a Community Outreach Supervisor position (note: Civil Service title is Park Program Supervisor). The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.Bring your community and parks programming experience and leadership skillsto the County of Sonoma and become a Community Outreach Supervisor!
This is a great opportunity for a passionate professional with parks and community program experience. The Community Outreach Supervisor works in the Community Engagement Division of Regional Parks and leads a team of up to seven staff (including extra-help) providing Community Outreach and engagement, environmental education through school field trips, parks interpretation and recreation programs, and special events for a variety of audiences. The Supervisor works collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to enhance visitor services that are responsive to community needs. Builds partnerships with external organizations such as schools, non-profits, and other community groups; and expands outreach programs for priority audiences. In addition to supervising staff, the Community Outreach Supervisor is responsible for:- Planning, developing, scheduling, monitoring, delivering, and evaluating a variety of high quality, innovative environmental education, interpretive, and summer camp programs
- Hiring, training, and evaluating staff
- Establishing and maintaining highly effective working relationships with schools, community partners, families, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies
The ideal candidate will have a passion for and experience with creating innovative programs to connect people with parks and recreation programs.
The ideal candidate will also possess:- A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
- Comfortable and enthusiastic in building relationships with all members of our community
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience conducting public presentations
- A demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development, and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent organizational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish are desired, but not required
To learn more about Regional Park’s community engagement programs and outreach, please visit Outreach Programs.
Please note: This position may be required to work weekdays, weekends (one weekend day is often required), holidays, and/or evening hours.
Examples of programs:- YES! (Youth Exploring Sonoma) - one-of-a-kind program introducing teens (13-18) to nature in the Coast, River, Mountain regional parks
- Community outreach/engagement with partner programs including Sonoma County Library, California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC), Caminitos Al Parque (CAP), and Tolay cultural programs.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with coursework in environmental and social sciences, natural resource management, cultural history, education, marketing, public administration, communications, community organizing, recreation services, or a closely related field, AND two years of professional level experience performing public relations, marketing, or program management, or education activities in support of a program in the area of recreation, aquatics, natural resources, environmental and cultural education and/or outreach program that included at least one year supervising or leading staff. An advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.Required Certifications: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) card, AND American Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required during the six-month probationary period. For certain assignments (e.g., aquatics), the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate is required within one year of employment. Once obtained, these certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of the strategies and methods of effective program development, coordination, and evaluation; technical program requirements in one or more park program areas (e.g., recreation, aquatics, interpretation, natural resources, environmental and cultural education, and/or outreach); effective teaching and training strategies; principles, techniques, and methods of public relations; supervision and leadership principles and techniques; office procedures and equipment including computers and applicable software applications; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; techniques for communicating effectively with culturally diverse partners and program participants; techniques of preparing business correspondence and reports; and fundamentals of instruction and curriculum development.
Ability to: develop, implement, and coordinate programs in park program areas (e.g., recreation, aquatics, natural resources, environmental and cultural education, and/or outreach); represent Regional Parks on various committees and councils, with community organizations, and in meetings; gather and analyze statistical information; communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner for audiences with varied socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, external partners, and stakeholders; and effectively use computer systems, applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.- Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.Health Plan: Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units.
Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution. For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
- 01This eligible list may be used for future bilingual (English/Spanish) positions. Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions, and your level of proficiency.
- Yes, I have basic (conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
- Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
- No, I do not have English/Spanish bilingual skills, and/or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position
02Are you willing to work weekdays, weekends (one weekend day is often required), holidays, and/or evening hours?- Yes
- No
03Please describe how your experience, education, and training meet the minimum qualifications for this position, highlighting your experience related to Community Outreach and/or environmental education.- For work experience, include your job title(s), employers' name(s), employment dates (mm/yy to mm/yy), and a description of your primary duties for each position.
- For education and training, include your degree(s), if any, and the names of related courses completed
04Please describe your experience coordinating an environmental education, interpretation, recreation, or community service project. Detail a program you lead/supervised and include:- The purpose of project
- Your role and responsibilities
- The process and/or tools used to evaluate the program's efficacy
05Please describe your experience developing programs and/or services that are accessible and effective with historically underserved or marginalized populations.06Please describe any lead or supervisory experience you may have. Provide details about the types of positions you led/supervised (e.g. staff, volunteers, interns) and the scope of duties performed such as hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.* Required Question
