The County's Regional Parks Department is currently recruiting for an energetic and creative Recreation Aide that will assist in the development and implementation of outdoor community programs and events.

For more detailed information, refer to the General Services Worker II job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail system. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metropolitan, mountain and desert scenery. Regional Parks offers opportunities for residents and visitors to host events or enjoy the beauty offered by the County’s natural and cultural resources. Employee opportunities range from customer service to program coordination, as well as maintenance and safety. Regional Parks is constantly evolving to offer the best opportunities for its visitors and employees. For more information, visit: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Employees are required to work weekends as well as holidays. Employees receive pro-rated vacation, holiday, and sick leave based upon the total number of scheduled hours.

Physical: This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of items weighing up to 60 pounds as well as walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and climbing on uneven surfaces. Employees work outdoors year-round often under extreme weather conditions.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required by the employee at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which will includes fingerprints, job-related medical exam, and driving record review with Department of Motor Vehicles.

Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience (paid or volunteer) in a customer service environment or recreation, education, or resort/hospitality setting which includes in-person contact with the general public.

Note: Experience must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and cash handling experience.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted closing date. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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