Job Details

Job Opportunity

City of New Orleans

$40,391.00 Annually

New Orleans, LA

Probationary

Job Number: 11258/6149

Department: Miscellaneous

Opening Date: 03/07/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, implement specific recreational events, activities and programs. Work includes coordinating and training subordinate and volunteer staff assigned to their program; and performing a variety of administrative duties. Work also includes disseminating program information to individuals, groups and the general public; and meeting with neighborhood and community groups to plan for special events and identify recreation program needs and related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Either: a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation, Parks Administration, Leisure Activities, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts, or Performing Arts or related field and six (6) months of full time paid work experience. Or: a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with in any field and six (6) months of full time experience in recreation event planning, the recruitment and coordination of volunteer staff, or in the coordination of recreational activities. Or: high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the coordination of recreational programs or recreation management. Or: permanent or probationary status as a Recreation Leader II, Recreation Center Assistant II, or Recreational Site Facilitator II and two (2) years of experience in those classifications. Supervisory experience is preferred. Appropriate volunteer experience which can be documented by a recognized agency will be accepted at the rate of 40 hours of experience for each week of work. Applicants must submit a written statement from the volunteer agency specifying the number of hours worked and describing the duties of the job. This position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance and promotional announcement.

General Information

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) ###-#### or TTY/Voice at (504) ###-#### or (504) ###-####. Domicile requirements for employment: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. Background check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Applications: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. Working test period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. Substance abuse testing: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9. A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers. A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties. Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification. Veterans preference: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date. High school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education are not acceptable. High School diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website. Accredited colleges and universities: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website. Experience: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants). Professional administrative experience: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance. Offers of employment or promotion: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process. Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25.

Benefits

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance? 14 paid holidays in 2025. 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed. 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed. Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year. We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government. Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work. Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family? We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program. Need insurance for