River Instructor Extra Help

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River Instructor Extra Help

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THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

PARKS DIVISION
The El Dorado County Parks Division is responsible for private boater education and monitoring and regulating commercial activity on the South Fork of the American River. The County's goals are to preserve the river corridor's environmental resources; protect the area's rural character; reduce conflicts between residents and boaters; and maintain a quality whitewater boating experience.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under general supervision, manages commercial and non-commercial whitewater recreation to protect the safety, health, and welfare of river users and to protect the riparian environment and riparian landowners and helps implement requirements as outlined by the County’s River Management Plan; and performs related work as required.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct on-river services utilizing kayaks and rafts.
• Coordinate emergency evacuations with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department.
• Provide non-commercial boater information and education at river access points: river maps, safety/interpretive brochures, and river and educational information.
• Coordinate the annual volunteer river clean-up.
• Monitor existing resource conditions including river use levels; water quality issues; safety and education issues; facilities and services in the river corridor.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

An ideal candidate will have experience and the ability to operate a whitewater craft (such as hard-shell kayak, stand up paddle board, or raft) at a minimum of Class III level; the skills and knowledge of whitewater guiding, safety practices, and boater responsibility code; and the ability to collect data and maintain records. The candidate is expected to be a good communicator and work well the public, be a team player, and be adaptive and versatile to a dynamic work environment.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Six (6) months of experience in any of the following areas: park guiding, whitewater boating, recreation, outdoor education, tourism, volunteer work through community-based organizations or National/State Service programs, or participation in/coaching athletic teams (high school, college, club, or recreational).

OR

Possess a valid Swift Water Rescue Training certification, completion of a whitewater guide school within the last two years, or American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving history as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Applicants must either hold a valid Swift Water Rescue Training certification or successfully complete the training after hire.
• Applicants must either hold valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or successfully complete the training after hire.
• Possession of a valid California Boater Card is desirable.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for River Instructor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at Kelly.Gatchet@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for River Instructor - Extra Help. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

I f you are interested in the position of River Instructor, please submit your application.

For the duration of the posting, applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department on a weekly basis.

The approximate timeframe for this position will be April 2025 through November 2025, depending upon weather conditions.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• Three (3) extra help vacancies in the Chief Administrative Office - Parks Division, located in Placerville, CA. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
  

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The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

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This is an extra help/temporary position that does not include benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.48 - $20.03 Hourly