Parks Services Worker*

The Job

The Regional Parks Department is recruiting for Park Services Workers* who are energetic and customer service focused individuals that enjoy the great outdoors and serving people. Parks Services Workers assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of Regional Parks, and are the frontline guest service representatives.

The eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County. Regional Parks and their locations are: Prado (Chino), Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario), Glen Helen (San Bernardino), Mojave Narrows (Victorville), Mojave River Forks (Hesperia), Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, near Barstow), and Yucaipa (Yucaipa). To view more information on the Regional Parks and their locations visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/

*Official title: General Services Worker II.
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. 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

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

Work Schedule: Employees are required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Part-Time Employment: Part-time positions are available and are scheduled for up to 38 hours per two-week pay period. Availability for part-time positions must be indicated on the Agency-wide questions.

Physical: This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of items weighing up to 60 (sixty) 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 at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates MUST meet one (1) of the EXPERIENCE options.

EXPERIENCE OPTION 1:
Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience (paid or volunteer) in a customer service related industry which includes in-person contact with the general public
OPTION 2:
Six (6) months experience (paid or volunteer) in a maintenance role where landscaping, irrigation, construction, or custodial duties were performed.

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

Desired Qualifications

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

Selection Process

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 filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted 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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All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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