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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 recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, at least weekly.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.075055 - $23.835541

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Seasonal status employees are not eligible to receive benefits, except for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits. 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.

• Do you like working outdoors in varying weather conditions?
• Do you have a strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality?
• Are you flexible and can take direction from others?
• Do you work well in a team environment?
• Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays? 
• Can you commit to working through the entire season?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on! 

We are looking to hire up to 22 hardworking and motivated individuals as Seasonal Park Assistants to provide excellent customer service, perform landscaping, janitorial, and other tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair County parks lands and facilities, and be a positive presence in the parks.  

This work is on a temporary basis for the summer season with most positions ending by September 30th.

Due to the nature of the position, punctuality and attendance are critical to the success of the team and the department. Additionally, it is critical to be committed to working through the entire duration of the season.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Customer service experience
• Prior Park & Recreation experience
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Basic computer and software skills
• Bookkeeping experience
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, landscaping and small equipment maintenance skills

*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.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• 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

KEY TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into the following:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
  • Strong listening skills
  • Ability to take direction from others and follow through on tasks and assignments
  • Commitment to punctuality and good attendance record

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Position requires frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive forward and overhead reaching. Occasional duties may require 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.

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.

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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. 

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. 

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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.

Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us