Seasonal Lead Park Assistant

Overview

Seasonal Lead Park Assistant (Multiple Openings)

Job : 108164

Location: BCS Business&Econ Development

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Note: This recruitment is open until filled. The first application review will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and reviews will continue weekly. The county reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of up to five Seasonal Park Assistants; coordinate daily workloads and ensure park operations are performed to park standards.
• Assist Park Rangers with communicating and guiding the implementation of park standards for customer service, cleanliness, and safety.
• Perform park operations and maintenance tasks for county parks, natural areas, campgrounds, and day-use areas; assist with emergencies and special events; support traffic control and parking setup as needed.
• Collect and account for fees in park day-use and campground areas; enforce fee compliance; process computerized campsite reservations; ensure parks close on schedule and may be closed as necessary.
• Educate park users on county ordinances and safety regulations; maintain safety and health standards.
• Maintain operation and maintenance logs and daily activity reports; assist with ongoing seasonal park operations and maintenance tasks.
• Operate, repair, and maintain park machinery, hand and power tools; perform cleaning and maintenance of park facilities, restrooms, and grounds; load and deliver firewood; manage waste and landscaping tasks.
• Monitor park for safety and fire hazards; support park safety compliance.

• Required
  
  Minimum Qualifications /Transferrable
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
  ; a minimum of three (3) months of related experience
• Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable
  
  Skills:
  
  Supervisory or lead work experience; customer service experience; prior park & recreation experience; current CPR/First Aid certification; basic computer skills; bookkeeping experience; basic carpentry, plumbing, landscaping and small equipment maintenance skills
• Note:
  
  For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference, list transferable skills in the application and explain relevance where applicable

• Pre-employment requirements: ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends; pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test; pass a criminal history check; pass a post-offer physical assessment; valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; driving is required for County business
• Working conditions:
  
  frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting; exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, chemicals, and moving machinery

This is a temporary/seasonal position with up to 40 hours per week. Seasonal Lead Park Assistant positions follow the County's alternate workweek program (40 hours over four days with three consecutive days off), with expectant availability from April through October and possibly into mid-December. Shifts include mornings, mid-day, and evenings; most shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-site/in-person work is required at the specified location.

• Morning Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Mid-day Shift: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Explore Clackamas County and learn about the department and application process through the official county sites. This role is designated on-site; visa sponsorship is not offered. Clackamas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. If accommodations are needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, request them during the online application process or from the Department of Human Resources.

the official application page. For questions, contact the Department of Human Resources.