Student Worker (Parks Aide) - Plantation Heritage Park

Student Worker (Parks Aide) at Plantation Heritage Park Performs a variety of park maintenance and recreation program implementation activities at assigned facilities. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Must be currently enrolled in a state licensed school, high school, college, or university and must be at least 16 years of age and must demonstrate student status for the duration of the appointment. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle during the appointment. Preferences Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Diverse experience in cash handling, office support, and general/janitorial maintenance. Additional Information All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including a post‐offer physical examination and clearance of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Duties and Responsibilities Performs various entry‐level duties at varying locations in Broward County; duties depend on agency. Performs related work as assigned. Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. 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. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi‐mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing. Organizational Savvy Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people‐related organizational dynamics. Proactively seeks to understand the organizational culture and adapts fluently to expected behaviors and protocols. Is inquisitive about the workgroup's function and the unwritten rules of the group. Self‐Development Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities. Nimble Learning Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others' input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them. Physical Demands Depending on area of assignment, for the safety and wellbeing of our horses, as well as our patrons and staff, we have a weight limit of 225 pounds for the rider. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr