Foreign Language Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description Land and Water Resources Department has 15 vacancies for Limited Term Employee County Park Attendant positions. Limited Term employees are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week. Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal.

All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. DEFINITION Under the direct supervision of the Engagement and Visitor Services Manager and general supervision from Park Rangers, incumbents in this classification maintain campgrounds, shelter areas, playgrounds, trails, boat launches and visitor services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties include cleaning procedures including trash removal, cleaning waste receptacles, and restroom and shower cleaning in county park facilities. Additional duties include maintaining turf and landscaped areas, operating and maintaining commercial type mowers, trimmers and other equipment. Performs public contact activities through inspections of the campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, playgrounds and other visitor use areas.

Provides information and assistance to the public for special events, camping and boat launches. Work schedule includes evening, weekend, and holiday hours April - October. Education, Experience and Special Requirements Education, Training and Experience: Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Certifications/Licenses: Must have a valid driver's license. Special Requirements: Final candidate(s) will be subject to passing a thorough driving record background check. Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Completion of the Wisconsin ATV/OHM Safety Course preferred. Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s.

111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check

For Bilingual Positions: Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.). Applicants being considered for Bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process. This may consist of either being able to respond to questions in that language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.) during the interview; or passing an oral translation (English to foreign language / foreign language to English) exam prior to employment

* If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation. Physical and Environmental Work Requirements: Ability to routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted. Ability to do manual labor, including repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and squatting.

Ability to string trim for four (4) hours at a time. Work will be primarily outdoors in varying terrains in harsh temperature conditions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate tactfully with the public.

Ability to work independently from oral and written directions. Candidates should have some skills in grounds maintenance and cleaning.