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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-07036PRKS-01
Department: Regional Parks
Opening Date: 06/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County Regional Parks is recruiting for an energetic, creative, and customer-focused Recreation Aide to assist with the planning, development, promotion, and implementation of outdoor recreation programs, community events, and educational activities throughout the Regional Parks system.
Under the direction of Regional Parks staff, the Recreation Aide will:

• Assist with the research, development, and implementation of recreation activities, programs, and special events.
• Serve as an instructional guide and support participant engagement during community workshops, outdoor education programs, and camp retreats.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and distribution of promotional and marketing materials for programs and events.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Recreation Coordinator and other Regional Parks staff.
• Support event setup, coordination, and on-site operations as needed.

The current vacancy is based at the Regional Parks Administrative Office in San Bernardino. This position will support Regional Parks operations both in the Administrative Office and at park locations throughout the County, assisting with recreation programs, special events, and community engagement activities. Travel to various Regional Parks facilities is required.
*Official title: General Services Worker II: For more detailed information, refer to the General Services Worker IIjob description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metropolitan, mountain and desert scenery. Regional Parks offers opportunities for residents and visitors to host events or enjoy the beauty offered by the County's natural and cultural resources. Employee opportunities range from customer service to program coordination, as well as maintenance and safety. Regional Parks is constantly evolving to offer the best opportunities for its visitors and employees. For more information, visit: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Employee Benefits
County MOU - General Unit
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Availability: Employees are required to work weekends as well as holidays.
Physical: This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of items weighing up to 60 pounds as well as walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and climbing on uneven surfaces. Employees work outdoors year-round often under extreme weather conditions.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required by the employee at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience (paid or volunteer) in a customer service environment or recreation, education, or resort/hospitality setting which includes in-person contact with the general public.
Note: Experience must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and cash handling experience.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Craft, Labor & Trades Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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EXPERIENCE: Do you possess six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience (paid or volunteer) in a customer service environment or recreation, education, or resort/hospitality setting which includes in-person contact with the general public?

• Yes
• No

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EXPERIENCE: Indicate the areas below in which you possess six (6) months of experience. (Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.)

• Customer Service
• Outdoor/Indoor Recreation Classes
• Community Programs for families and youth
• Hospitality
• Special Events
• Event Marketing and Advertising
• Clerical Support
• None of the above

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CUSTOMER SERVICE: Describe your customer service experience. Include your experience responding to inquiries, explaining programs and/or services, and other relevant duties. Provide the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, title of your position(s), and assigned duties. If none, indicate "N/A."
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Describe your experience assisting the development and implementation of recreation classes, community programs, and/or special events. Provide the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, position, and assignments.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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