Park Aide-Seasonal​/Temporary

Overview

About the Position

San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for temporary / seasonal Park Aides. 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.

• 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 INSE 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.

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.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Most County recruitments require responding to supplemental questions as part of the application process; review these questions prior to applying. 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 undergo an in-depth background review. References are not contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For more information about the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website.

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. Employees may be required to submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 regarding criminal offenses. New employees are required to complete INSE Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work.

These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.

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 include changes to the application process or work procedures, alternate document formats, sign language interpretation, or specialized equipment. Please call  or email for more information.

If you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points. Some dependents and survivors may also be eligible. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, and to ensure veteran credits are on file with the County Veterans Services Office before the recruitment closing date, please refer to the stated process.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and selection procedures 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. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at .