The Recreation Specialist position in the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's main office may work within the divisions of: Aquatics, Athletics, Finance, Maintenance, Marketing/Design & Communications, Planning & Development (Engineering), or Youth/Teen Services. This employee will be responsible for maintaining an efficient office environment by performing general office duties such as: typing, filing, record keeping, data tracking, computer data entry; customer service via phone or in person, entry level drafting using CAD, information research, field work under close supervision, and other miscellaneous clerical duties.

Knowledge of:
General knowledge of standard office methods of administration, data entry, customer service.
Basic business English, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Basic math.
Basic accounting principles.
Basic computer functions.
Microsoft Office software.
Photo Shop and Sketchup.
CAD.
MAC.
Marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.).

Skill to:
Type from clear copy, with a minimum of errors.
Type final copies of reports, letters, tables, numerical data, and other materials from longhand or rough draft copy.
File accurately using alphabetical, numerical, and chronological systems.

Ability to:
Write legibly.
Speak effectively on the phone and in person.
Proofread for errors.
Use English accurately (spelling, punctuation, and grammar).
Make corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors when typing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work to adhere to deadlines.
Make sound judgments based on logical analysis.
Use marketing computer software and online applications
Use computer to send and receive electronic messages.
Use computer and office related software packages, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Use Photo Shop, Sketchup, and CAD.
Use basic office equipment.

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have valid Driver's License for those positions which require driving.

Graduate of or enrolled in a college level program in architecture, engineering, or planning.

Excellent knowledge of MAC, MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Environmental Conditions: Office environment: exposure to computer screens; working closely with others. Outdoor environments: exposure to extreme weather conditions; work below ground; slippery/uneven surfaces; ladders/scaffolds; high noise levels; exposure to dust, asbestos, fumes.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time; standing, bending, stooping, kneeling; moderate lifting/carrying; general manual dexterity required. Must be able to operate assigned vehicle