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Driver
(Recreation Specialist)
Recruitment #00-R32-003

Date Opened:     7/24/2006 10:30:00 AM
Filing Deadline:     6/30/2009 11:59:00 PM
Salary:     $10.00 to $12 per hour
Department:     Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships Dept
Job Type:      Temporary (Extra Help)
Employment Type:     
Part-Time
Temporary
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INTRODUCTION

The City of Ventura is continually accepting applications for Drivers to assist our Recreation and Senior programs.  You can join the participants in interesting and fun excursions, as they travel to locations across the State.  If you enjoy travel, are interested in part-time employment, and have a Class B driver's license, this may be the opportunity for you!  Apply today for immediate consideration.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, provides recreation program participants with transportation. This is a temporary, extra-help position, paid on an hourly basis.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have excellent communication and public relations skills.
  • Enjoy working with people of different backgrounds, ages and interests. 
  • Be reliable and dependable.
  • Read, speak and write fluently, clearly and distinctly.
  • Speak Spanish for those positions where this would be beneficial to the patrons.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides transportation for participants in recreation programs, driving a city vehicle to both local and distant locations, including overnight trips. 

Maintains driver logs.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: issues related to transportation; basic leadership techniques; techniques and procedures for coordinating a variety of organized individuals and group activities.

Ability to: plan, organize and direct activities; establish and maintain good relations with staff, program participants, and the public; make sound decisions within established City guidelines; communicate clearly, concisely and effectively; and work independently, with minimal supervision. 

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License: 

  • Possession of a California Class C driver's license is required. 
  • Possession of a California Class B driver's license, with passenger endorsement, auto transmission  and air brake restrictions, is required. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug testing is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient work experience to perform the job independently are required.

BENEFITS

Employment Information:  Right to Work:  Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying their legal right to work in the United States.  Background Check:  A pre-employment verification of background may be conducted.  Probationary Period:  This is an 'At Will' position, subject to termination at any time, without notice or right of appeal.

Temporary Appointment Status:  Extra Help: May work up to 999 hours per fiscal year. Limited Term: May work over 999 hours per fiscal year up to 18 months. Extended Term: May work over 999 hours per fiscal year 18 months - 3 year maximum. 

Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts.  

Wellness Program:  A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, classes, downtown/beach walking routes,weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Retirement:  In lieu of Social Security, Temporary, Extra-Help employees, not currently CalPERS members, are enrolled in the City's Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employee 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan.  If you are a CalPERS member, please notify Human Resources at the time you are hired and your retirement contributions will be handled in accordance with the City's CalPERS contract.  If you are a CalPERS retiree, please contact PERS to discuss the impact that employment in this position would have on your pension benefit.  Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement.  For further information, contact a Social Security office or go to www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945. 

Limited Term or Extended Term employees will be enrolled in CalPERS.  The City contracts for the 2% at 55, Single Highest Year formula. 

Other Benefits: Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave or any other benefits provided to regular employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire.  The preferred method of application is on-line and you are highly encouraged to apply at www.cityofventura.jobs.  If you are unable to apply electronically, you may request paper application materials by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours.  Paper applications can be FAXed to (805) 654-4467, or mailed or hand-delivered to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; P.O. Box 99; Ventura, California 93002.  If you FAX, it is highly recommended that you also send the original documents.

After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via E-Mail.  Please check your messages regularly and be sure to update the contact information contained in your filed on-line application.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance, please contact Human Resources at (805) 654-7853, or TDD to (805) 654-7766.

CONCLUSION

 Apply today and join our team, as we work toward taking a good City to Great!