Park Aide (Extra-Help)

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation. The Parks & Recreation Division of the Department of Resource Management is the steward of Solano County's natural and cultural resources. The Division creates safe environments and showcases the County's facilities in order for visitors to enjoy diverse recreational experiences.

THE POSITION



T he Park Aide (Extra-Help ) works in one of the Solano County parks, performing a variety of routine clerical and/or park maintenance tasks. Park maintenance duties include mowing lawns, collecting litter in campgrounds and picnic areas, collecting fees at the gates, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining roads, trails and walks using shovels, rakes, and brooms.



Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.



POSITION REQUIREMENTS



Experience and Education/Training : No experience required.



Special Requirements: Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to secure a work permit before being employed.

SELECTION PROCESS



Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 5:00pm : Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.


Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.


All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.


RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.


HOW TO APPLY


Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.


Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.


Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.


DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS


In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Park Aide (Extra-Help)) and the recruitment number (26-78103X-E1) in your email or fax.

Americans with Disabilities Act


It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.


APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”)
in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.