SENIOR RECREATION WORKER - VAN DRIVER (NONPERM)

The City of Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an energetic

SENIOR RECREATION WORKER - VAN DRIVER

for the Armory Center Senior Program.

This is a non-permanent position that will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis.

Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period.

Under general supervision of the Senior Service Supervisor, the Senior Recreation Worker - Van Driver manages the transportation component for the Senior Nutrition Program which provides daily lunches and dinners to older adults; organizes social activities for nutrition site participants; provides participants with social services information and referrals; assists in the kitchen; and performs related work as required.

Transports seniors of all abilities to the Recreation Centers for the Congregate Meal Program

Schedules transportation

Maintains records and reports as required by the City, County, and funding sources

Publicizes programs and services

Administers and adheres to all policies and procedures of the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Tucson

Adheres to policies and procedures and reports accidents and hazardous conditions immediately to a supervisor

Minimum Education Level & Type: Less than High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: Six months of full-time employment and/or volunteer experience involving customer contact

At least 18 years of age at time of application

Must possess a valid and unrestricted Driver License with two years of driving experience, and a clean driving record

Must be able to pass a background screening and obtain a Level 2 Fingerprinting Clearance Card upon hire

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on their education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview.

• Oral Board Interviews will be held: the week of June 4, 2023

The highest scoring applicants will be placed in the "Best Qualified" and "Qualified" bank (grouping) and provided to the hiring department for a selection decision. An applicant's placement on the list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:

• 20% of your rating for Training and Experience
• 80% of your Oral Board Interview

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodations during the testing process, please contact Sandra Fata, HR Analyst, at ParksHR@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Communication throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively, so please ensure your browser accepts emails for jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly.

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ParksHR@tucsonaz.gov

To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.