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Salary: $43,138.58 – $62,982.32 Annually Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: 16220-0925 Department: RECREATION CENTERS Opening Date: 09/25/2025 Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Max Number of Applicants: 75 Important Note: This advertisement is for Recreation Specialist. Applicants should apply if still interested in this position. The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Responsibilities
General Purpose
Under general supervision, guide and administer a variety of assigned recreational activities. Typical Duties Oversee and monitor activities at a recreation facility, site or school. Involves: Register participants for activities and programs. Accept fees for classes, activities and programs. Schedule site activities. Provide recreational activities for after-school programs. Drive clients on field trips. Monitor equipment usage and care, including signing in and out equipment. Monitor assigned employees and activities at assigned site. Oversee building including opening and closing and performing some custodial duties as needed. Provide assistance for recreation programs. Involves: Answer telephones and greet public. Answer questions, provide information regarding recreation programs and activities. Resolve participant complaints and problems using center or program rules. Refer questions or policy exceptions to other recreation staff as needed. Assist with special events sponsored by the recreation department. Other duties as assigned. General Information: For complete job specification, click here. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Qualifications
Requirements
MOS Code: None Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years recreation experience. Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. CPR and Basic First Aid Certification required within six (6) months of date of appointment. Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso’s Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE
All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. For 0 – 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: 40 hour per week employees – 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees – 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees – 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE
The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS
The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) First day of January (New Year’s Day) Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day) Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) June 19 (Juneteenth) Fourth day of July (Independence Day) First Monday in September (Labor Day) Eleventh Day in November (Veteran’s Day) Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving) Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) Employee’s Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree or higher None of the above 02 How many years of recreation experience do you have? 2 – 3 years 4 – 5 years More than 6 years None of the above 03 Do you have a valid USA driver’s license? If so, what type of driver’s license do you have? Texas Class A – CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class B – CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class C or equivalent from another state. No, I do not have a valid driver’s license. 04 Describe your level of knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events. No knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Some knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Good knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Considerable knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures 05 Do You Have The Ability To Bend Squat Climb Stairs Climb Ladders None of the above 06 Please select any of the following areas you have experience in: Recreation Programming Basic First Aid Planning Recreational Activities Customer Service Techniques None of the above 07 What is your definition of customer service? Please give an example of a time when you had to work with a difficult customer. If you do not have any, respond ‘N/A.’ 08 Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score. 09 I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Note: Only applications that pass the supplemental questions exam will be reviewed. I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. 10 Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES? Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer. No, I have not had my degree translated and certified. N/A – my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college. 11 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. Employer City of El Paso Address 300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas, 79901 Phone 915-212-0045 Website
http://www.elpasotexas.gov
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Salary: $43,138.58 – $62,982.32 Annually Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: 16220-0925 Department: RECREATION CENTERS Opening Date: 09/25/2025 Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Max Number of Applicants: 75 Important Note: This advertisement is for Recreation Specialist. Applicants should apply if still interested in this position. The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Responsibilities
General Purpose
Under general supervision, guide and administer a variety of assigned recreational activities. Typical Duties Oversee and monitor activities at a recreation facility, site or school. Involves: Register participants for activities and programs. Accept fees for classes, activities and programs. Schedule site activities. Provide recreational activities for after-school programs. Drive clients on field trips. Monitor equipment usage and care, including signing in and out equipment. Monitor assigned employees and activities at assigned site. Oversee building including opening and closing and performing some custodial duties as needed. Provide assistance for recreation programs. Involves: Answer telephones and greet public. Answer questions, provide information regarding recreation programs and activities. Resolve participant complaints and problems using center or program rules. Refer questions or policy exceptions to other recreation staff as needed. Assist with special events sponsored by the recreation department. Other duties as assigned. General Information: For complete job specification, click here. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Qualifications
Requirements
MOS Code: None Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years recreation experience. Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. CPR and Basic First Aid Certification required within six (6) months of date of appointment. Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso’s Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE
All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. For 0 – 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: 40 hour per week employees – 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees – 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees – 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE
The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS
The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) First day of January (New Year’s Day) Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day) Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) June 19 (Juneteenth) Fourth day of July (Independence Day) First Monday in September (Labor Day) Eleventh Day in November (Veteran’s Day) Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving) Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) Employee’s Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree or higher None of the above 02 How many years of recreation experience do you have? 2 – 3 years 4 – 5 years More than 6 years None of the above 03 Do you have a valid USA driver’s license? If so, what type of driver’s license do you have? Texas Class A – CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class B – CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class C or equivalent from another state. No, I do not have a valid driver’s license. 04 Describe your level of knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events. No knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Some knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Good knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures Considerable knowledge of general recreation activities, games, sports and special events.procedures 05 Do You Have The Ability To Bend Squat Climb Stairs Climb Ladders None of the above 06 Please select any of the following areas you have experience in: Recreation Programming Basic First Aid Planning Recreational Activities Customer Service Techniques None of the above 07 What is your definition of customer service? Please give an example of a time when you had to work with a difficult customer. If you do not have any, respond ‘N/A.’ 08 Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score. 09 I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Note: Only applications that pass the supplemental questions exam will be reviewed. I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. 10 Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES? Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer. No, I have not had my degree translated and certified. N/A – my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college. 11 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. Employer City of El Paso Address 300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas, 79901 Phone 915-212-0045 Website
http://www.elpasotexas.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr