Park Aide (Extra-Help)

Solano County, CA
Fairfield, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 13, 2025
  • Salary: $17.21 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation. The Parks & Recreation Division of the Department of Resource Management is the steward of Solano County's natural and cultural resources. The Division creates safe environments and showcases the County's facilities in order for visitors to enjoy diverse recreational experiences.

    Click here to learn about the Department of Resource Management

    THE POSITION

    The Park Aide (Extra-Help) works in one of the Solano County parks, performing a variety of routine clerical and/or park maintenance tasks. Park maintenance duties include mowing lawns, collecting litter in campgrounds and picnic areas, collecting fees at the gates, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining roads, trails and walks using shovels, rakes, and brooms.

    Extra-help employees 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 hours cannot exceed 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.

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    Supplemental Information

    SELECTION PROCESS

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:00pm: Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

    Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. 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, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. 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

    Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

    Previously submitted application materials (i.e. 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.

    Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

    DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

    In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Park Aide ( Extr-Help)) and the recruitment number (25-78103X-E1) in your email or fax.

    We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

    To learn more, view our benefits summary .

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Solano County
    • Solano County

    Solano County – Employer of Choice

    Commitment to Service:  Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

    We serve the public in many different ways, including:

    • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
    • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
    • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
    • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
    • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
    • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
    • Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

    Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

    Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization.   While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Annual Education Fair
    • County Mentoring Program
    • Leadership Academy
    • Supervisory Trainings
    • Skill Development Trainings
    • Self-paced learning opportunities

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    Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight yearsthe only California community with that distinction.

    • Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
    • Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
    • Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
    • Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

     

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