Personnel and Human Resources Flashcards
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of park and recreation workers is most likely to be classified as non-exempt?
Answer: Part-time lifeguard earning hourly wages
Non-exempt employees are typically hourly workers who must receive overtime pay, making a part-time hourly lifeguard the most likely non-exempt classification.
Which document formally defines the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a specific park and recreation position?
Answer: Job description
A job description outlines the duties, responsibilities, and required KSAs for a specific position.
A recreation supervisor notices an employee consistently arrives 15 minutes late. What is the recommended first step in progressive discipline?
Answer: Verbal counseling session documented by supervisor
Progressive discipline typically begins with an informal verbal counseling session before escalating to written warnings or more severe actions.
Which federal law requires park and recreation agencies to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of an applicant's national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
When conducting a structured interview for a recreation coordinator position, what is the primary advantage of using behavioral questions?
Answer: They predict future performance based on past behavior
Behavioral interview questions ask candidates how they handled past situations, which is a strong predictor of future job performance.
A parks department wants to improve internal equity in its compensation system. Which tool is most appropriate for this purpose?
Answer: Job evaluation process
Job evaluation systematically compares positions within the organization to ensure pay rates reflect the relative value of each job, addressing internal equity.
Which type of employee training is BEST suited for teaching a new aquatics staff member how to perform CPR?
Answer: Hands-on skills demonstration with return demonstration
Psychomotor skills like CPR require hands-on practice and return demonstration to ensure competency.