Work Crew Specialist

Job ID: 106831

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be February 21, 2023 and every week thereafter. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $52,355.88 - $65,903.23

Hourly Pay Range: $25.171094 - $31.684244

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• ORSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Parole and Probation Division is currently recruiting qualified individuals to fill a Work Crew Specialist position.

The Work Crew Specialist leads, motivates and counsels work crews including adult clients who owe restitution and are sanctioned and/or assigned community service by a judge. Work crews perform manual landscape maintenance tasks throughout Clackamas County. The Work Crew Specialist performs manual labor with crews and emulates good work habits and performance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is not a sworn position but does require a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).

Only those applicants selected will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified. Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience performing landscape maintenance and have the knowledge and ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs to small engine tools such as mowers, edgers, chainsaws and chippers.

• Experience must include a minimum of one (1) year of experience leading and/or coordinating the work of others.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include strenuous physical labor, exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations.

• Ability to emulate productivity, good work habits and performance and safety compliance.

• Must have the ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van.

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working with criminal justice clients.

• Two (2) or more years of experience performing landscape maintenance.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Coordinates work crew program goals with partner agencies; initiates contacts with clients through Counselors and Case Managers; reviews conditions of restitution; contacts agency to arrange for pre-employment counseling.

2. Assesses and reports youth program performance to partner agencies; notifies counselors of clients who drop out of the program or otherwise do not meet the requirements of their work assignments; prepares periodic activity reports to the partner agency.

3. Canvases agencies for potential service contracts, prepares contracts, obtains approvals, completes agency reports and agency billing statements and submits to CSCC finance; provides quotes to representatives of contracting agency; makes recommendations to CSCC management regarding contract parameters and obligations.

4. Supervises work crews of clients, motivates clients, assures safety and reviews quantity/quality of work performed; establishes work crew standards of performance; performs manual labor with crews and emulates good work habits and performance for youth; makes crew assignments based on the capabilities and interests of crew members; monitors productivity, good work habits, and safety compliance; counsels with clients who are having difficulties with assignments or appear to have behavioral issues.

5. Provides general orientation for crews, provides guidance, assists youth to develop individual goals for independence and work maturity skills; prepares and conducts orientations and pre-employment classes; coordinates job search training with outside agencies; arranges for subject matter experts to assist clients with their interviewing skills.

6. Secures and maintains tools for field work assignments, drives van for crews, and works with youth to accomplish completion of service work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working knowledge of: Principles of counseling, motivation and guidance, particularly for special or disadvantaged populations; basic landscape, lawn care, carpentry and painting techniques; good safety practices; informal and formal motivational and skills training; juvenile justice system processes; interviewing techniques; needs and problems affecting disadvantaged special populations; basic math and report writing.

Skill to: Canvas area agencies for potential service contracts; effectively negotiate and procure service contracts for short term work assignments; develop training plans and train clients for assignments; effectively communicate program goals and benefits to agency partners; establish and maintain effective relationships with the partner agencies; lead the work of service crews; establish rapport with clients and effectively counsel them for positive life changes; safely drive a passenger van; maintain equipment related to the performance of service contracts; maintain accurate performance records and billing records; exercise good judgment to make informed decisions regarding program guidelines; write accurate reports; operate computer equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents are exposed to a variety of environmental elements including wind, rain, snow, dust, fumes and other irritants. Positions require frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling and the ability to lift and carry objects.

In addition to the above, duties require frequent squatting, digging, twisting, balancing, reaching, grasping, exposure to noise and vibration, and the ability to lift and carry 100 pounds, and push/pull 90 pounds.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Saturday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

“A Tradition of Service Since 1845.” The CCSO mission is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community. CCSO will fulfill the mission of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office through teamwork and partnerships, as reflected in our core values.

Values

Service

Relationships

Resiliency

The CCSO serves over 400,000 residents of the County with over 400 employees. As the County's largest law enforcement agency the Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county as well as several cities that have contracted with CCSO to provide law enforcement for them. The CCSO has many specialized units such as canine, motorcycle patrol, the dive team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), search and rescue, narcotics investigation (SIU), detectives and Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Sheriff's Office is also required by law to provide correctional facilities for the county and to offer support services to other agencies in the County, such as: the jail, special units and occasionally personnel resources.

The CCSO is committed to enhancing a diverse workforce through principles of active recruitment in the community, equal employment opportunity and positive human resource management. The Administration and staff of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office adopts a philosophy and practice that we recognize the full potential of all employees, treating all persons with respect, fairness and impartiality.

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The Parole & Probation Division provides supervision, resources, intervention, treatment & victim services to justice involved individuals and crime victims so they can experience and contribute to a safe community.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay White, Recruiter

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To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3882347

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