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Park Aide (Extra Help Only)

Recruitment #15-78103X-01

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The Position

The Resource Management Parks and Recreation Division is seeking Park Aides to work at either the Lake Solano near Winters or the Sandy Beach in Rio Vista.  The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at both Parks. Duties are performed under close supervision, which consist of a variety of routine clerical and/or manual labor tasks, including working in the park office and outdoors. 

This recruitment is intended to fill Park Aides (Extra-Help) positions.  Extra-help employees do not receive or accrue benefits, do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service.  The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but they cannot work more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education/Training: No experience required.

Special Requirements: Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to secure a work permit before being employed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PARK MAINTENANCE: Mows lawns using push or rider mower; collects litter in campgrounds and picnic areas; collects fees at the gate or at each campsite and makes change; cleans restrooms; maintains roads, trails and walks using shovels, rakes and brooms.

 

BENEFITS

Extra-help employees do not receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment.

Selection Process

3/2/15 Apply by deadline for 1st application review.

TBD 2nd round application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the employment website or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.  Previously submitted application materials .e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

 

 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

Document Submittal Requirements

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.   When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Departmental Aide) and the recruitment number (15-78103X-01). If submitting via email, please include the recruitment title and number in the subject.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicant qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

This recruitment is for Park Aides to work at the Lake Solano and Sandy Beach Parks.  Please check the location below to indicate which park(s) you would be interesting in interviewing for.

Lake Solano near Winters
Sandy Beach located in Rio Vista
Both Lake Solano (near Winters) and Sandy Beach (Rio Vista)
Neither Park
 

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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