PARK AIDE, NC

PARK AIDE, NC Print ( Apply PARK AIDE, NC Salary $17.45 Hourly Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Temporary Job Number D9333A Department PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date 07/22/2021 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FILING OPENS: 07/23/2021 at 8:00 AM FILING CLOSES: This will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: D9333A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY DEFINITION: Under close supervision, assists in coordinating or organizing recreation programs and services at one or more parks or facilities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Recreation Services Supervisor or higher-level manager and receive direction from Recreation Services Leaders to assist in facilitating a variety of recreation programs and services within an assigned region.

Assignments are given verbally or in writing based on park policies and procedures.

Employees must be able to provide exemplary customer service; ability to work independently; and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Functions Assists in developing, conducting, and promoting recreation programs, such as arts and crafts, nature education, theater arts, music, dance, sports, and holiday events including programs for special groups such as youth, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

Assists in observing free play, team activities, group classes, craft exhibits, and ensures park safety rules are followed.

Assists in ensuring a safe, clean park environment.

Sets up recreation areas, gymnasiums and playing fields for scheduled events.

Records attendance and notifies participants of schedule and registration dates.

Decorates community rooms for special events, creates bulletin boards and displays to promote park programs.

Posts announcements of planned activities and answers inquiries from park patrons.

Gives tours of park facilities and nature centers to groups by reservation or on an appointment basis.

Performs various routine clerical duties related to park operations, recreational programs, and inventory of equipment/supplies.

Arranges for equipment to be checked out by participants, checks their condition upon return, and properly stores them.

Performs basic housekeeping tasks such as arranging chairs, putting supplies away, wiping down tables, chairs, toys and equipment.

Monitors and closing of park facilities and amenities as needed.

Attends and participates in in-service training programs, workshops, and meetings to enhance job performance skills.

Performs routine public contact work, staff park entrance stations, provide information to the public, keep facilities clean and orderly, uses various tools and drive light vehicles.

Visually check boats prior to launching at county lakes to determine if they meet sanitation and safety standards as needed.

Performs related duties, as assigned.

Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: No training or experience is required.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate.

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10 -25 pounds.

Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This is a noncompetitive examination.

This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants.

Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Notice of Result for this examination will be sent electronically to candidates upon promulgation of the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applicants will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate register, except that a person without veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to veteran's credit.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.

Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer ofemployment.

The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboard process.

Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill temporary vacancies throughout the Department of Parks & Recreation.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE: Go to: search for "Park Aide, NC", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.

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Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Name:Francis Sanchez Department Contact Number: Department Contact Email: ADA Coordinator Phone: Teletype Phone: California Relay Services Phone: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

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The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

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