Scientists In Parks Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

The\r\nfundamental reason this classification exists is to develop, implement and\r\noversee therapeutic recreational services and assisting with daily operations for\r\nthe Therapeutic Recreation Center. The work\r\nresponsibilities of the position include planning, supervising and coordinating\r\nthe scheduling of all programs for diverse abilities and needs; supervising\r\nstaff and volunteers; coordinating the orientation of all new participants;\r\ncontributing to the department objectives; assisting the Therapeutic Recreation\r\nCenter Director in daily operations such as scheduling, budgeting and resource\r\nallocation, support program development and community partnerships;\r\nsupervising, mentoring and supporting staff, volunteers and internship\r\nprograms. Supervision is received from the Therapeutic Recreation Director.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's\r\ndegree in therapeutic recreation or an allied health professional field of\r\nstudy such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology or science, speech pathology, music or art therapy, special education, or adaptive physical education and one (1) year\r\nof experience programming activities for therapeutic\r\nrecreation.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience\r\nthat provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n

Special Requirements

Work\r\non holidays, nights, and weekends is required to ensure availability of\r\nprograms and events to the community. A\r\ncommercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred in order to transport\r\nparticipants and/or equipment to various event sites.\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened, qualified and ranked based on education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered in order to rank applicants on the employment register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**To apply for this position, please click the following link**\r\nNew Personnel Online Employment Center\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Information

BENEFITS:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.\r\nDRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).\r\nBACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)\r\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.\r\nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.\r\nI9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\r\nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.\r\n