Environmental Education – YCC Crew Member and NDC Educator I (CSA I Ages 14+) – Open Continuous

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　　Environmental Education – YCC Crew Member and NDC Educator I (CSA I Ages 14+) – Open Continuous

　　Salary

　　$18.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Multiple Locations, OR

　　Job Type

　　Casual

　　Job Number

　　2024-00098

　　Bureau

　　Portland Parks & Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/15/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　Do you want to work outdoors all summer?Do you enjoy learning about plants and animals?

　　Do you want to protect the environment?

　　Apply now to work with Portland Parks & Recreation’s Environmental Education department!

　　This is an ongoing recruitment to fill positions starting in June. Applicants are encouraged to apply early! Eligible applicants may be contacted for interviews as early as March.

　　Job Appointment: Casual, Part-time

　　Work Schedule: These are part-time positions with flexible hours and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours can be assigned verbally and depend on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors. There is no guarantee of the number of hours needed each week nor the number of hours worked from week to week. Employees in these positions serve at will.

　　Work Location: Multiple locations

　　Benefit: These positions are not eligible for benefits.

　　Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility)

　　Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit answers to supplemental questions for this application.

　　Available Youth positions for Summer 2024:

　　Nature Day Camp Educator I (https://www.portland.gov/parks/environmental-education/nature-day-camp-paid-jobs)

　　Work with children ages 5 – 12 in local parks, leading games, activities, and exploring nature.

　　Age Requirements: Must be between 16 - 21 years old.

　　Work Schedule: June 17 through August 16, 2024; Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm.

　　Youth Conservation Crew Member (https://www.portland.gov/parks/environmental-education/youth-conservation-crew)

　　Work with plants, animals and trails.

　　Age Requirements: Must be between 14 - 18 years old.

　　Work Schedule: In the summer, work June 25 through August 19, 2024; Tuesday through Friday; 8:30am to 2:30pm. During the school year, sign up to work on Saturdays and school holidays.

　　These are seasonal Community Service Aide (CSA) I positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year. These positions are not eligible for benefits.

　　About the Bureau:

　　Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

　　Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.

　　Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role.

　　Have a question?

　　Contact Information:

　　Cierra Maceo

　　Recruiter

　　[email protected]

　　To Qualify

　　The following qualifications are required for this position:

　　Applicants ages 14 – 18 years old by June 25, 2024 will be considered for Youth Conservation Crew Member.

　　Applicants ages 16 – 21 years old by June 15, 2024 will be considered for Nature Day Camp Educator I.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Please note, these are not required, but will be helpful:

　　Speak one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian.

　　The Recruitment Process

　　NOTE:

　　This is an open and continuous recruitment. This means interview and hiring dates are not set at this time and will depend on position need and availability. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

　　STEP 1: Apply online between January 15 - March 24, 2024

　　Required Application Materials:

　　Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

　　Optional Application Materials:

　　If you would like to request Veterans preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans preference, click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) .

　　Application Tips:

　　Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

　　Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

　　Do not attach any additional documents.

　　Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

　　Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of January 22, 2024, and weekly thereafter

　　An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.

　　Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

　　You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.

　　Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

　　Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

　　Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

　　Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

　　Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

　　Step 6: Start Date:

　　A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

　　*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

　　Additional Information

　　Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

　　City of Portland Core Values

　　Recruitment Process - Work Status

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Veterans Preference

　　ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

　　An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

　　This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

　　The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

　　More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

　　Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

　　Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

　　Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

　　Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

　　The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

　　Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

　　Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

　　Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

　　Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

　　In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

　　01

　　Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

　　Your responses to each question are important. Your answers will help us determine your interest and qualifications for the position.

　　Note: To request veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.

　　Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

　　Yes

　　No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

　　02

　　How did you first find out about this job opportunity? For outreach tracking purposes, please let us know if you heard about it from a school counselor, friend or family member, community organization, a website, or job board, etc. If you heard about it at school, please let us know which school.

　　03

　　The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

　　My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

　　You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

　　04

　　Please let us know which positions you are interested in. You can select one or both.

　　Nature Day Camp Educator (ages 16-21)

　　Youth Conservation Crew Member (ages 14-18)

　　05

　　Applicants ages 14 – 18 years old by June 25, 2024 will be considered for Youth Conservation Crew Member. Applicants ages 16 – 21 years old by June 15, 2024 will be considered for Nature Day Camp Educator I. Please select your age range below

　　I will be between 14 and 15 years old.

　　I will be between 16 and 18 years old.

　　I will be between 19 and 21 years old.

　　06

　　Have you participated in any youth focused camps, activities, or programs in the past?

　　07

　　Youth Conservation Crew Meeting Dates are June 25 through August 9. Working days are Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Nature Day camp Meeting Dates are June 17 through August 16. Working days are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Can you commit to working all dates and times as listed for the job you are applying for?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　If you have any vacations, activities, camps, classes, sports practices, or meetings in the summer between the dates of June 17 and August 16, please write them here:

　　09

　　What are your experiences with working or spending time in nature, gardening, or the outdoors? (It is okay if you do not have experience).

　　10

　　Our goal is to help build a connection to nature. Do you have a connection to nature? Please describe. If do not have a connection to nature, please tell us about your goals to connect with nature.

　　11

　　In your own words, describe what it means to be a good leader. If you have ever been a leader, describe who you led, what your experience was. (It is okay if you have never been a designated leader).

　　12

　　Please answer this question only if you would like to work for Nature Day Camp: Tell us about your personal experience working with children. Have you ever worked with, interacted with, or taken care of children? Type N/A if you are not applying for the Nature Day Camp.

　　13

　　Please note this question will not be graded as part of the minimum qualification review: (optional) Please let us know if you speak any languages other than English.

　　Required Question

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　　City of Portland

　　Address

　　1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

　　Phone

　　503-823-4757

　　Website

　　http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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