Youth Aide (Landscape & Learning Spring)

Job Description:

Youth Aide (Landscape & Learning Spring)

Description

THE POSITION

NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL

The Landscape & Learning (L&L) Program is a workforce development program operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. The focus of this program is to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento limits to ensure they have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce within the stated region. Youth Aides work outdoors in city parks with crews that include an adult supervisor providing general park maintenance. Typical duties include general weeding, trimming, leaf removal, low limbing, and trash pick-up. On the job technical trainings are provided that develop essential employment and leadership skills for individuals. Youth Aides are required to wear boots. Hiking boots are acceptable.

SALARY: $16.50 (effective 1/01/2025)
SPRING DATES: March 8, 2025 - June 1, 2025
SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 2:30pm (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

For more information email landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org

To participate in career development and vocational employment and training programs;
perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in city parks and green spaces.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are non-career. Employment is limited to youths from 14 to 18 years of age who have been certified for employment programs through various local agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Perform a variety of manual, clerical, customer service, and/or maintenance work in specified community areas, including picking up litter, clearing weeds, low limbing trees, sweeping streets, and similar tasks.
• Attend technical trainings to develop essential employment skills and build leadership qualities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• No special knowledge requirements.

Ability to:

• Learn to use basic hand tools needed to perform community clean-up and maintenance work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
None required.

Experience:
None required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age:
Must be between the ages of 14 to 18 at time of appointment.

Assessments :
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Submit a valid work permit.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test if assigned to work with children or food.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:
Depending on assignment, may require sitting and standing, the ability to move about on foot with frequent walking and frequent starts and stops.

Environmental Conditions:
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather such as: heat, sun, rain and wind; may be exposed to dust and pollens; intermittently lift, carry, or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions:
May be required to work on weekends.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit a City of Sacramento employment application b y Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

-Employment applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com .

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit responses to the supplemental questionnaire with their application. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - A ll applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the Youth Parks and Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department. YPCE will select the most competitive applications for further consideration.

4. Hiring Interview: Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by YPCE. There will be no eligible list established , as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting . Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For specific questions regarding the Youth Aide position or hiring process:
-Go to the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ParksandRec/Youth-Division/Youth-Employment/LandscapeAndLearning

-Send an email to: landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org
-Call the YPCE Landscape & Learning Program Hotline at (916) 808-8929.

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
-Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.

-For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

-Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities
-Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org
-Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726.

This position does not have Benefits.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Closing Date/Time: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

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