Seasonal Marine Patrol - Deck Hand

ABOUT THE JOB
This position is a seasonal temporary position to fill a contract with the Oregon State Marine Board. Positions are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day time periods (June through the first part of September).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age at time of hire.

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Applicant must pass criminal background and reference checks. Must possess valid driver's license with good driving record.

• Must possess or earn an Oregon Boating Safety Card prior to start of employment, (Sheriff's Office can proctor the exam to hired employee.)

• Must possess or earn American Red Cross First Aid/CPR card prior to start of employment. (Sheriff's Office can certify hired employee.)

• Must be able to pass a swimming test consisting of a 100 meter swim, treading water for 5 minutes, float for 5 minutes, and hold breath underwater for 30 seconds, consecutively.

• Must be able to work on unstable platforms such as docks and moving boats in a variety of environmental conditions such as adverse weather.

• Must have good verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals in a variety of situations.

 Polk County, the Organization:
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Our Community:
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
 
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
 
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach the Veterans' Preference Form (available on our website) and your DD-214/215 and/or disability letter. **
 
** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **