Seasonal Park Assistant Lead (Multiple Openings)

Seasonal Park Assistant Lead (Multiple Openings)

Job ID: 106872
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Temporary

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. This recruitment is for multiple seasonal roles and will remain open until all vacancies have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every Monday morning.

Work will begin in April and generally continue through October.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Hourly Pay Range: starts at $ 19.59

Starting salaries will be within the posted pay range, based on job-related factors, such as relevant experience. This may include military service, paid work, and unpaid work (internships, volunteering, etc.).

A temporary status or seasonal status position receives EAP benefits only. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked with a maximum accrual of eighty (80) hours per year.


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Hourly Pay: Clackamas County Parks is seeking Seasonal Park Assistant Team Leaders to provide excellent customer service along with performing a variety of services and tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair County parks lands, natural areas, campgrounds and day use areas; as well as being a positive presence throughout the parks. Team Leaders, in coordination with Park Rangers, will help communicate and guide implementation of park standards by seasonal park assistants for customer service, cleanliness and safety.

Learn more about County Parks

These positions are scheduled to work from April to October.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) months of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Supervisory or lead work experience
• Customer Service experience
• Prior Park & Recreation experience
• Written and oral communication skills
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Basic computer and software skills
• Bookkeeping experience
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, landscaping and small equipment maintenance skill

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Under direction of the Park Ranger, train and oversee the day to day work and activities of up to five seasonal Park Assistants ensuring workloads are evenly distributed.
• Maintain positive motivation and performance levels of assigned team.
• Ensure that daily and weekly task lists assigned to Seasonal Park Assistant Team is performed to park standards
• Under direction of the Park Ranger, perform occasional administrative tasks and written reports as assigned.
• Provides customer service to park patrons; assesses and resolves complaints; assists volunteer park hosts as necessary; provides assistance during emergencies; prepares park for special events; assists in traffic control, parking and set up.
• Collects and accounts for fees in park day use and campground areas; enforces user fee compliance; processes computerized campsite reservations; ensures parks close at scheduled times and may close park as necessary.
• Informs and educates park users on county ordinances and regulations pertaining to the use of county parks; maintains park safety and health standards; ensures safety compliance.
• Under direction of a Ranger, performs tasks associated with ongoing seasonal park operations and maintenance requirements.
• Maintains park operation and maintenance logs and daily activity reports.
• Under supervision of a Ranger, performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of parks, park facilities, marine facilities and other public areas.
• Operates, repairs and maintains a variety of machines, hand and power tools and equipment used to build, repair and replace park improvements and infrastructure; performs campground and day use area cleaning and maintenance and repair such as mowing lawns, clearing roads and trails.
• Clean and maintain park facilities, gutters, fire pits/grills; loads and delivers firewood; cleans and restocks restrooms, removes refuse and recycling; maintains plants and cultivates trees, shrubs and lawn.
• Monitors park for safety and fire hazards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge and/or skills to: Plan and carry out work assigned; establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, other county employees, contractors, community service workers, volunteers and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interpret and enforce park rules and regulations; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; operate computer software; safely operate motor vehicles and manual and power tools (mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers); construct/repair a variety of park improvements including playground equipment, walkways, tables, benches, steps, trails, campsites, planters, barbecues, and fire pits; install/maintain signs, posts, gates and fences; accurately count and handle cash transactions.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive forward and overhead reaching. Ability to lift/carry 100 lbs. and push objects weighing up to 90 lbs.

Duties involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, chemicals, fumes and continuous work around moving machinery.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works up to 40 hours during a work week. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Seasonal Park Assistant Team Leaders are expected to be available for work from April through October with the possibility of extending into mid-December. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is made.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• Explore Clackamas County
• Working for Clackamas County
• Recreation, Arts & Heritage
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Our County Parks program provides outdoor recreation, camping, and land stewardship services to residents and visitors so they can experience clean, safe, and healthy recreation and natural resource opportunities in rural Clackamas County.

Learn more about County Parks



APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=106872&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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