Parks Aide- Secret Woods Nature Center

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Aide at Secret Woods Nature Center.

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received .

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description

Performs a variety of park maintenance and program implementation activities at assigned facilities.

Assists skilled trades staff based on area of assignment.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires six (6) months in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system based on area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses Required

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of appointment.

Preferences

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character ( https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF AGMC.pdf ). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Maintains a variety of park and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe; cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, recreation centers/halls, pavilions, tables/chairs, and related areas/facilities in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for work/recreation.

Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues.

Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.

Sets up and takes down temporary facilities for meetings and special activities and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location for special events/activities.

Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery; toxic/caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Action Oriented
  
  

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Plans and Aligns
  
  

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

• Ensures Accountability
  
  

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

• Drives Results
  
  

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

• Interpersonal Savvy
  
  

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Maintains an open, friendly, and accepting demeanor when interacting with others; starts conversations and builds rapport; listens attentively and responds non-defensively when given advice, instruction, or critical feedback.

• Communicates Effectively
  
  

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
  
  

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

• Self-Development
  
  

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.