Environmental Education - Adult Crew Leaders for the YCC (CSA II's, Ages 18+) - Open Continuous Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4745643) Apply  Environmental Education - Adult Crew Leaders for the YCC (CSA II's, Ages 18+) - Open Continuous Salary $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, OR Job Type Casual Job Number 2025-00032 Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation Opening Date 01/06/2025 Closing Date 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Love nature, the outdoors, and mentoring teens (ages 14-19)? Apply now to be a Crew Leader with Portland Parks & Recreation's Youth Conservation Crew (YCC)! Apply early! Interviews begin as soon as March for positions starting in June. Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application: There are 10 Crew Leader positions open across 5 teams working to conserve our parks and nature areas: • Community Gardens Crew (hiring 2) • Natural Area Crew – East side (hiring 2) • Natural Area Crew – West side (hiring 2) • Trail Crew (hiring 2) • Tree Crew (hiring 2) Visit our website to learn more about the crews and the crew leader role: https://www.portland.gov/parks/environmental-education/crew-leader-information Job Type: Casual, Part-time. These are part-time jobs where you can work up to 1,400 hours in a year. Employees in these positions serve at will. These jobs are called Community Service Aide II's by the City of Portland. Benefits: These jobs are not eligible for benefits. Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) We encourage all applicants to apply, and especially those who may speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian. 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. Representation matters! Schedule: Dates: June 9 - August 13, 2024 – Opportunity to start part time prior to June 9. Hours: Monday (8:30am - 2:30pm); Tuesday - Friday (7:30am - 3:30pm) Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 an hour, depending on experience and training. Crew Leaders take part in professional development, networking, and growth opportunities throughout the season. For many, YCC is an entry into working at Portland Parks & Recreation. We support Crew Leaders and Office Assistants in achieving their professional goals. We encourage YCC Crew Member alumni to apply! About Us: Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. February 03, 2025 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88339363742 Meeting ID: 883 3936 3742 Contact Information: Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Qualifications needed: + Ability to promote equity, diversity, inclusion and provide culturally responsive leadership. + Experience working with and leading teenagers 14-19 years old from diverse backgrounds. + Knowledge and experience with youth programming for teenagers, 14-19 years old, in nature, the outdoors, conservation, environmental education, and/or outdoor education. + Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive). Applicants must also: + Be at least 18 years old by June 9, 2025. + Have a valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12184) at the time of hire. + Hold a current CPR/First Aid Certification by time of offer. Please note, these are not required but will be helpful: + Speak one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian. + Have skills in one or more of the following areas: + Trail building & maintenance. + Environmental education + Habitat restoration + Tree care + Gardening + Knowledgeable about plants and animals in Portland, OR + Ability to build community and lead a productive team with high expectations, warmth, and respect. + Ability to hold youth accountable for attendance and workplace behavior. + Ability to mentor youth and support them in professional development. We encourage alumni of Youth Conservation Crew to apply for crew leader positions! 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. Representation matters! The Recruitment Process How to Apply: + Click "APPLY" to submit your application online. + You need to answer the supplemental questions and attach your resume. + If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents Hiring Process: Step 1: Apply online starting on January 6, 2025. Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role. Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates. Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available. Interviews will be held in March. Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews, in April and May. Step 6: The start date will be approximately June 2, 2025, once all hiring conditions are met. 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 working with the City of Portland! We appreciate your time and want to make sure your application process goes smoothly. The questions that follow are important because they help us see if you meet the basic requirements of the job. Your answers to these questions really matter. They give us information we need to know about your qualifications, ability, and availability. Note: If you are asking for Veterans' Preference, please attach a copy of your DD2-14 and/or Benefit letter. Make sure all documents are uploaded by the deadline mentioned in this job posting. Have you read and understood everything 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 Will you be age 18 or older by June 1, 2025? + Yes + No 05 A YCC Crew Leader mentors and supervises teens from diverse backgrounds. Crew Leaders make sure that youth of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and languages feel respected, valued, and included. Do you have the ability to promote equity, diversity, inclusion and provide culturally responsive leadership? + Yes + No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your path to understanding issues related to diversity and racial equity. Please list any experience, skills, and/or training that would help you lead a diverse crew. (Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience) 07 Do you have experience working with, supervising, leading, and/or teaching teenagers ages 14-19 in a group setting or youth-based environmental education program? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience working with teenagers. (Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience) 09 Do you have knowledge and experience with nature, the outdoors, environmental education, gardening, restoration, or conservation? + Yes + No 10 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your knowledge and experience with nature, the outdoors, or environmental education. (Enter N/A if you do not have this knowledge.) 11 Do you have a driver's license and a good driving record? (Please note that this is not required for the position. Your answer will not be graded as part of the minimum qualification review.) + Yes + No + Maybe - Please explain below. 12 If you answered "Maybe" to the previous question, please explain. 13 Are you able to obtain a current CPR/First Aid Certification by the time of offer? (Please be prepared to show your certificate for review upon offer being extended) + Yes + No 14 The following questions are not scored during your application review but are additional questions to understand your interests & experience. Do you understand that? + Yes + No - if you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement. 15 Crew leaders must be available to work Monday – Friday, June 9 to August 13. Are you available this whole time? + Yes + No + Maybe - Please explain below. 16 If you answered "Maybe" to the previous question, please explain. 17 Describe your experience and/or interest in ecology, landscaping, plant identification, and/or habitat restoration. (Enter N/A if you do not have this experience or interest.) 18 Describe your experience and/or interest with trees, tree identification, mapping, GIS, tree health, science and/or data collection. (Enter N/A if you do not have experience or interest.) 19 Describe your knowledge and experience with building trails, trail maintenance (including grading and drainage) and building structures (split rail fence, rock walls, turnpikes, crib walls, construction work). (Enter N/A if you do not have any experience.) 20 Describe your experience and/or interest in gardening, growing food, Indigenous land care, and/or food justice. (Enter N/A if you do not have any experience or interest.) 21 Please note this question will not be graded as part of the minimum qualification review: (optional) Please let us know if you can speak conversationally in a language other than English. If not, please put N/A. 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