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About the Position

San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for temporary / seasonal Park Aides! Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you thrive in a dynamic and vibrant work environment? As a Seasonal Park Aide, you'll engage in a diverse range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our county's natural assets.  Typical Tasks and Representative Duties :

• Welcoming and assisting visitors, handling fees, and issuing receipts at entry gates.
• Reserving facilities and providing information on recreational activities and site regulations.
• Performing maintenance and sanitation tasks, such as repairing equipment, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Operating personal computers, calculators, cash registers, typewriters, duplicating machines, and short-wave radio when required.
• Patrolling areas to ensure public safety, enforcing park rules, and preserving natural resources.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports of park activities.
• Provide first aid when required.

Employees in these classifications have flexible hours and shift lengths. They will also be expected to work some holidays and weekends.

New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure. Candidates must also pass a County pre-employment medical exam.

Please ensure you provide a complete and thorough application that highlights the experience that makes you uniquely qualified to fill this position.

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in providing assistance to the public related to the operation and use of recreational and park facilities. Experience in cash handling as well as light maintenance work is preferred. Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.Six months of experience in a related field or completion of two years of college at an accredited institution with a major in recreation, park management, natural resource management, horticulture, forestry, or related field is desirable. Licenses and Certificates : Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid  CALIFORNIA  driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .

Supplemental Information

Other Conditions of Employment :    Employees in this classification are required to work holidays, weekends and evenings.Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job. Employees may be required to submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses. New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.