CPRS Job Listing

The City of San Pablo is actively recruiting for a Community Services Coordinator I/II position to plan, organize, and direct services and programs within the Community Services Department for our senior population, volunteer programs and city-wide special events. Our senior programs provide opportunities for adults 50 years of age and older, to engage in active and healthy programming. The Church Lane Senior Center hosts a congregate lunch program, numerous senior focused special events, weekday door-to-door transportation service (managed by a different full-time coordinator) and drop-in programs and classes. The city hosts 8-10 city-wide special events each year that include family dances, spring egg hunt, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Movies Under the Stars, 4th of July Multi-Cultural celebration, Halloween, Veterans Day and a Winter Wonderland Festival. The Community Services Department relies heavily on volunteers for both special events and senior programs and wants to expand the volunteer recruitment and training program. 

Recruitment timeline: Although dates may change, we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates. 

First Round Interviews:   Tuesday, May 14, 2024 

Second Round Interviews:   Tuesday, May 21, 2024 

Estimated Start Date:  July 2024 

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of implementing community, recreational and senior related programs, activities and events as assigned. 
• Socio-economic, cultural and socio-emotional diversity.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
• Relevant local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment.

 Ability to:

• Learn to perform planning and coordination for a variety of functions for the Community Services Department including parks and recreational services or community-based programs.
• On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
• Learn to maintain and inventory equipment used in various activities as assigned.
• Learn to maintain required documentation and records.
• Learn to respond to participant questions and refer complaints or concerns appropriately. 
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Learn first aid, CPR, and safety protocols and relevant policies, rules and procedures related to area of assignment.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

 Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

          1) Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in community services management, recreation, human services, social work, or a related field.    OR

            2) Experience: Two (2) or more years of demonstrated and progressive experience in the development and coordination of programs, services, activities and events required.  Experience in recreation programs servicing senior populations, volunteers and special events is highly desirable including some responsibility for directing the work of part-time staff, contractors, and/or volunteers. 

 License and Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid California Driver’s License.  First aid, CPR, and safety protocols and relevant policies, rules and procedures related to area of assignment, and California Park and Recreation Society membership is highly desirable.

Applications will only be accepted online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanpabloca.

For general questions, call the Human Resources Division at (510) 215-3000.  Applications must be submitted to GovernmentJobs.com by the date and time listed.  Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered.  The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list.