Thank you for your interest in the Recreation Assistant recruitment, Examination #19-6831-01. Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your completed responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Additionally, your responses will also be evaluated and used in the selection process in order to identify the best qualified applicants.
Responses should be thorough and specific. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. Clarity of expression, content, experience, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for properly completed responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.
Do you understand the above statement?
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Do you possess an associate degree in recreation, physical education, social science, public administration, criminal justice, or other related field?
If you answered "yes," this information should be reflected in the College and/or University section of your application.
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Do you have the equivalent of one-year responsible full-time experience providing recreational activities inside a correctional or other institutional setting?
If you answered "yes," this information including employer and employment dates should be reflected in the Employment History section of your application.
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Do you have the equivalent of two years of responsible full-time experience providing educational, vocational, or recreational programs inside a correctional facility?
If you answered "yes," this information including employer and employment dates should be reflected in the Employment History section of your application.
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Questions 4 through 7 were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the Recreation Assistant recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates. When answering questions, please include the employer, dates of employment, and your role where you acquired the relevant experience. Again, this information should be reflected in the Employment History section of your application.
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Please describe your experience in planning, organizing, and directing recreational programs and activities. In your response, specify the types of programs and activities you designed and the population(s) these were developed for.
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Please describe your experience working with at-risk populations. In your response, please specify the at-risk populations you have served, your level of interaction, and your role in the services provided.
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Please tell us about your experience establishing rapport with diverse groups of colleagues and management.
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Please describe your experience working in a law enforcement or corrections environment. In your response, indicate your experience and interaction working directly with inmates.
Human Resource Services Department