Program Developer

Program Developer

Salary

$41,823.97 - $58,850.53 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

016211-26-YPCE

Department

Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division

4th R

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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THE POSITION

The 4th "R" is a licensed elementary school age program. The Program Developer will be responsible for the recreational and educational curriculum of a year-round on school site program.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will understand and have knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations and have teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have 12 units in college level courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum and 3 units in administrative or staff relations.

To plan, develop, and assist in the operation of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by a higher-level professional or management position. Responsibilities may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower-level positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities and programs.
• Select a variety of activities appropriate for children, adolescents, and

adults.

• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with customers.
• Review program plans with Program Leaders and instruct them in program implementation.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, events, and programs.
• Instruct children, adolescents, and adults in various activities, events, and programs.
• Select and arrange field trips, special events, and guest speakers.
• Assist with the preparation of the site newsletter.
• Lead, train, and assist with evaluating assigned staff.
• Arrange for the purchase of materials and supplies; monitor supplies; and participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment.
• Inspect site and equipment for potential safety hazards and take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Serve as Program Coordinator in their absence.
• Maintain records and develop monthly status reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• First aid, health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to provide recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community services to the community.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community service activities and programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain patience while working with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

One year of leadership experience in a recreational, educational, child care, special events, or community service setting, which included responsibilities such as organizing and providing general guidance over the activities of children, teenagers, and adults.

Successful completion of college-level courses with major course work in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-or-year basis. Completion of thirty (30) semester units is equivalent to one year of experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

For child-care positions, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations.

Assessments:

If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training:

Employees assigned must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:

This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations, intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions:

Some assignments may work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Environmental Conditions:

Some assignments may include working outdoors and assisting reluctant participants.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Program Developer examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02

PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

03

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• No units from an accredited college or university
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Please describe your experience in working with children ages 5-12 years of age.

06

Please describe any experience you have in planning school age curriculum that includes arts, crafts, science, outdoor games etc.

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Select the one option that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with leadership, colleagues, employees, classmates or the community in order to promote an activity or achieve a successful outcome on a project.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

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Select all the boxes that best describe your experience and/or training/education with planning, coordinating, and organizing events or programs in a recreational, educational, childcare, or community service settings.

• Creating event orders
• Researching event spaces
• Reviewing detailed event/program plans
• Determining estimated cost for services
• Developing an event/program plan for execution of events/programs
• Coordinate meetings with vendors and service providers
• Identifying final charges for final invoice
• Booking event/program space
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and materials
• Purchasing supplies and materials
• Maintaining staff training records
• Event/program diagraming
• Tracking staff hours and scheduling staff
• None of the above

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Select all the boxes that best describe the action(s) you have taken to provide encouragement and motivation to a team or group members.

• Positive verbal reinforcement
• Lead by example
• Recognizes sensitivities to diversity within the team
• Set a positive example
• Talk with team members to make sure they understand the expectations of the job/task
• Listen to team members
• Let team members know when they are performing especially well
• Treat the team impartially and with respect
• Stress the importance of providing positive customer service
• Recognize motivation and encouragement should be tailored to the team member and acknowledge not everyone is motivated or encouraged the same way
• None of the Above

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education with first aid and/or maintaining a safe environment for program or event participants.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR