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SalaryCome to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, supervises park usage and a variety of general security, technical, and maintenance duties in the day-to-day operation of City parks and facilities. The position provides positive public relations, visitor services, enforcement of park rules and municipal code, natural resource interpretation and protection, including buildings and ground maintenance. Employees in this class are responsible for the maintenance of order and the efficient traffic flow of patrons at municipal parks. Information is provided in regard to park services and features. Detailed instructions are provided initially and work is periodically reviewed by a supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrols City parks, grounds and buildings to enforce regulations and policies; observes and reports unusual conditions and safety hazards; contacts law enforcement officials as necessary.
- Enforces City ordinances and park rules and regulations.
- Opens and closes park facilities.
- Prepares and make oral presentations to park visitors and community groups.
- Acts as a public information source.
- Prepares written reports of incidents and accidents.
- Prepares daily logs and activity reports.
- Performs general maintenance, cleaning, repair and improvement on all park facilities.
- Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, plus six (6) months customer service experience.
Preferred:
One (1) year customer service experience.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures used in security work.
- Knowledge of principles of public relations and visitor management.
- Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations governing vehicular movement and parking, pedestrian travel, safety, and fire control procedures.
- Knowledge of park maintenance and operations.
- Knowledge of city ordinances and rules pertaining to parks and recreation.
- Ability to prepare reports using proper English and grammar.
- Ability to speak in public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a tactful manner.
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
The Examination
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $55.00 for the background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
- All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years 60 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 84 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 108 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 120 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above 150 hours
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:
Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
- Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
- Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:
- 5 years of service 5%
- 10 years of service 3%
- 12.5 years of service 2.75%
- 15 years of service 2%
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide deferred comp 457 plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on the employee’s anniversary date of hire. (Employee must enroll in a 457 to receive).
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:
Employee Only | $110.08 | $64.08
Employee +1 | $274.76 | $82.35
Employee + 2 or More | $538.41 | $167.34
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.
Employee Only | $2.36 | $3.87 | $4.44
Employee +1 | $4.73 | $7.73 | $8.87
Employee + 2 or More | $7.61 | $12.45 | $14.28
- Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average more than 15 hours per week but less than thirty (30) hours of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
- All regular part time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years 40 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 56 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 72 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 80 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above 100 hours
- Part-time employee who average more than 15 hours per week but less than 30 hours per week are paid 4 hours per holiday:
Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue four hours (4) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
- Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will receive 8 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
- Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will be provided a supplement insurance product in the amount not to exceed $500.00.
- Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
- Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:
- 5 years of service 5%
- 10 years of service 3%
- 12.5 years of service 2.75%
- 15 years of service 2%
- All part-time employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
- All part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- All part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
- All part-time employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.
