Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. Program Trainee

Salary: $16.28 Hourly
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 24-00078
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Parks NatRes EnvirnmtlProg
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary
The Well K.E.P.T. Program is a summer youth employment opportunity offered through the Natural Resource Division of the Parks & Community Services Department. The program is designed to provide Bellevue teens with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management. Work focuses on parkland renovation and maintenance; projects may include agricultural maintenance, forest enhancement, wetland restoration, and trail construction. The Well K.E.P.T. Program combines on-the-job work experience, environmental education, and career development training to instill strong self-esteem, good work habits, and sound environmental ethics.
The period of employment for Well K.E.P.T. Program Trainees is 06/25/2024 to 08/16/2024, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (no work scheduled on July 4th).
Closes Friday, 03/29/2024 at 5 p.m.
Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. is funded by the King Conservation District's Member Jurisdiction Grant program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Removes noxious weeds from park forests
• Builds and renovates hiking trails
• Performs agricultural maintenance tasks
• Implements various park improvement projects
• Participates in educational and professional development workshops

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and desire to work outdoors.
• Must be a student enrolled in high school in fall 2024.
• Must be between 14 and 18 years of age on 06/25/2024. Hiring preference will be given to applicants entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a team member to accomplish a common goal.
• Hiring preference will be given to residents of Bellevue Washington.
• Interest in learning about ecology and park resource management activities preferred.
• The position is intended to be a learning experience, so no prior experience is required. Past Well K.E.P.T. trainees will be considered only if space is available.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass a criminal background check prior to hire date.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Employee must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Questions when requested and can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.
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Will you be 14-18 years old on June 25th, 2024?

• Yes
• No

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Will you be enrolled in high school in fall 2024?

• Yes
• No

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Hiring preference will be given to residents of Bellevue Washington. Are you a resident of Bellevue Washington?

• Yes
• No

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Hiring preference will be given to applicants entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Will you be entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2024?"

• Yes
• No

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Have you previously applied for, but not been hired to, the Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. Program?"

• Yes
• No

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The period of employment for Well K.E.P.T. Program Trainees is 06/25/2024 to 08/16/2024, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (no work scheduled on July 4th). Are you available to work for the entire period of employment?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "no" to the question above, please summarize your availability (approximately 1-3 sentences)
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Please provide the email addresses for two (2) individuals who can act as a professional reference if you're selected. No immediate family members please. (Example: John Smith, jsmith@email.com, Coach; Jackie Two, jtwo@email.com, Supervisor)
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This position is intended to be a learning experience, so no prior experience is required. However, a cover letter must be included in the application to receive consideration. Do not write "N/A", "I don't have one", etc. or you will not receive further consideration.
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