Seasonal Lead Park Assistant

Overview

Clackamas County core values are:
Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual accountability, and Trust. Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich the community. We pledge to hold these standards in our interactions with customers and one another. By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves, and our projects.

We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County spirit.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, at least weekly. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.910596 - $27.440207

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

A temporary status or seasonal status position receives EAP benefits only. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked with a maximum accrual of eighty (80) hours per year.

• Do you like working outdoors in varying weather conditions?
• Do you have a strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality?
• Are you naturally exhibiting leadership skills by providing guidance and support to others?
• Do you work well in a team environment and are invested in the team's success?
• Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays?
• Can you commit to working through the entire season?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are looking to hire up to 7 hardworking and motivated individuals as Seasonal Lead Park Assistants to provide a variety of services in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair County parks lands, natural areas, campgrounds and day use areas, as well as provide excellent customer service and be a positive presence throughout the parks. If selected as a Seasonal Lead Park Assistant, in addition to carrying out park operations work, you may also work in coordination with Park Rangers to communicate and guide implementation of park standards by Seasonal Park Assistants for customer service, cleanliness, and safety.

This work is on a temporary basis for the summer season with most positions ending at the end of September.

Due to the nature of the position, punctuality and attendance are critical to the success of the team and the department. Additionally, it is critical to be committed to working through the entire duration of the season.

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• A minimum of three (3) months of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position

• Supervisory or lead work experience
• Customer service experience
• Prior Park & Recreation experience
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Basic computer and software skills
• Bookkeeping experience
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, landscaping and small equipment maintenance skill
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: please list transferable skills and qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how they relate to this position.

• Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently…