• Serve as a courteous public ambassador, providing information about parks and recreational programs to the public, city departments, agencies, organizations, and stakeholder groups.
• Participate in community engagement activities, conduct tours, community outreach, and help administer surveys to collect feedback.
• Conduct daily inspections of parks, grounds, amenities, recreational facilities, and open spaces by vehicle and/or on foot.
• Monitor issuance of municipal park permits, special event permits, and facility use permits for code compliance.
• Coordinate work orders for multiple parks, facilities, community centers and special events; report problems concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions, and maintenance needs.
• Post signage and flyers.
• Document and report permit violations, abandoned items on city property, trash, and incidents of graffiti and vandalism.
• Submit and monitor work orders to ensure timely maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities, including lights, equipment, signage, grounds, landscaping, etc.
• Open and/or secure parks and recreational facilities, restrooms, and gates.
• Operate equipment and assist with recreation event-related set-up and tear-downs.
• Prepare daily logs and maintenance observation reports, and other reports as required.
• Provide administrative support including answering phones, acting as a courier, conducting research, and providing general information to the community.
• Identify, remove, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the public.
• Assist in emergencies such as fire and hazardous weather conditions.
• Assist in emergencies involving injury or illness by notifying proper authorities; conduct basic first aid; administer automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Follow safe working practices and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid CPR certification is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid First Aid certification is required
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid AED certification is required.

• Incumbent will be enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and a physical and drug screen.

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as “see attached” or “see resume” as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

For more information on completing your application materials click here.

If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm December 16, 2022, in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehnsive benefit program for employees including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.