What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader (Landscape & Learning, Summer) position at City of Sacramento?
THE POSITION
NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Workforce Development Unit is hiring part-time Crew Leaders to support and supervise young people within the Landscape & Learning (L&L) workforce development program. The L&L Crew Leader is a youth developer who works alongside 5-12 Youth Aides. The position is responsible for leading and guiding outdoor park maintenance work such as weeding, trimming trees and bushes, edging walkways, and trash removal in City parks. Additionally, a Crew Leader will manage work tools and materials, keep records of work hours, document significant events, and develop positive work habits within their crew. Each Crew Leader is assigned a vehicle to transport work equipment to and from their worksite each day along with crew members. Crew Leaders are responsible for providing a safe work environment daily for crew members.
On a part-time basis, organize and lead on-the-job vocational training, recreation, and youth development for young people; perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in City parks and green spaces; perform graffiti abatement on City utility poles, facilities, and structures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. The Crew Leader is independently responsible for managing the work of young people including developing job skills, managing tools and materials, working with the public, keeping records of work hours, case management, and documenting significant events or issues. The Crew Leader leads recreational activities for team and relationship building.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level staff. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the Youth Aide classification.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education
None
Experience
Six months of full-time experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Substitution
Successful completion of college-level courses may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.
Completion of fifteen (15) semester units is equivalent to six months of experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Age: Must be at least 21 years old by time of appointment. Must be 25 years old by time of appointment for some assignments.
Assessments
If considered for appointment, candidates must:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Work Conditions
May be required to work weekends.
Physical Requirements
This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking, and running; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations.
Environmental Conditions
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens; intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess fifteen (15) semester units or 22.5 quarter units by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
AGE REQUIREMENT: I understand that I must be at least 21 years old by time of appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
I have reviewed and understand that this position is in the YPCE Workforce Development Unit - Landscape & Learning (L&L) program and I will be responsible for the above duties and expectations.
2026 SUMMER Season Dates: June 15 - August 14, 2026 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch); Up to 36 hours or less per week. I am interested in being considered for this program.
On May 31, 2026 I Will Be
NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Workforce Development Unit is hiring part-time Crew Leaders to support and supervise young people within the Landscape & Learning (L&L) workforce development program. The L&L Crew Leader is a youth developer who works alongside 5-12 Youth Aides. The position is responsible for leading and guiding outdoor park maintenance work such as weeding, trimming trees and bushes, edging walkways, and trash removal in City parks. Additionally, a Crew Leader will manage work tools and materials, keep records of work hours, document significant events, and develop positive work habits within their crew. Each Crew Leader is assigned a vehicle to transport work equipment to and from their worksite each day along with crew members. Crew Leaders are responsible for providing a safe work environment daily for crew members.
On a part-time basis, organize and lead on-the-job vocational training, recreation, and youth development for young people; perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in City parks and green spaces; perform graffiti abatement on City utility poles, facilities, and structures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. The Crew Leader is independently responsible for managing the work of young people including developing job skills, managing tools and materials, working with the public, keeping records of work hours, case management, and documenting significant events or issues. The Crew Leader leads recreational activities for team and relationship building.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level staff. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the Youth Aide classification.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
- Lead various recreation and youth development program activities.
- Lead, train, and instruct the work of a crew of Youth Aides.
- Serve as an example and role model to Youth Aides.
- Participate in the work and train Youth Aides to perform manual labor projects using general landscaping tools, graffiti abatement equipment, paint, and chemicals.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely to transport Youth Aides to work sites.
- Inspect equipment, recommend replacement or repair as needed; ensure proper care and use of equipment.
- Compile basic written records related to assigned programs or facility.
- Open and close City facilities monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for use.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education
None
Experience
Six months of full-time experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Substitution
Successful completion of college-level courses may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.
Completion of fifteen (15) semester units is equivalent to six months of experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Age: Must be at least 21 years old by time of appointment. Must be 25 years old by time of appointment for some assignments.
Assessments
If considered for appointment, candidates must:
- Pass a physical and criminal background check.
- Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
- This position is designated as Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Work Conditions
May be required to work weekends.
Physical Requirements
This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking, and running; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations.
Environmental Conditions
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens; intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
- Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the " Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org. If submitting via email, please include your name and Job # 016033-26-YPCE on your documents.
- Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) -All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
- Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
- Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
- Send an email toemployment@cityofsacramento.org;or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
01
APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
- Yes
PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
- Yes
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess fifteen (15) semester units or 22.5 quarter units by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
- Yes
- No
DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
- Yes
- No
AGE REQUIREMENT: I understand that I must be at least 21 years old by time of appointment.
- Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
- Yes
I have reviewed and understand that this position is in the YPCE Workforce Development Unit - Landscape & Learning (L&L) program and I will be responsible for the above duties and expectations.
- Yes
- No
2026 SUMMER Season Dates: June 15 - August 14, 2026 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch); Up to 36 hours or less per week. I am interested in being considered for this program.
- Yes
- No
On May 31, 2026 I Will Be
- 21 years old or older
- Under 21 years old
- Required Question