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Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)

California Department of Parks and Recreation

Tracy, California

Job Type Temporary
Salary Details $20.29 - $24.42 hourly
Deadline Jan 03, 2025

Job Code #: JC-457001

Classification: Senior PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Hourly Rate: $20.29 - $24.42

The reporting location for this position is Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, 18595 West Corral Hollow Road, Tracy CA 95376. Under direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist (Sector Manager) and taking direction from the State Park   Interpreter I.

In compliance with department policies, the Senior Park Aide is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all visitors. The Senior Park Aide is responsible for leading interpretive programs such as Junior Rangers, guided walks, evening programs, and field programs at riding destinations (booths/pop up), public outreach programs, informal roving interpretation, and school group programs. The Senior Park Aide is responsible for assisting with social media, assisting with researching and creating new interpretive programs, and assisting with researching and creating new interpretive panels and exhibits. The park aide is responsible for regular basic cleaning and maintenance of interpretive exhibits and equipment and basic administrative work.

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and special events. Hours and days are flexible. Occasional travel may be required to assist other park units or for in town school programs and community outreach. Must be willing to operate off-highway vehicles. The Senior Park Aide will perform their duties dressed in an approved State Park uniform.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

Working Conditions

  • Varied indoor and outdoor environment
  • Work environment may have moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, wind, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
  • Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
  • Work with off-highway vehicles, or traffic and machinery

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements: You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification Senior Park Aide Seasonal

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov 

Hiring Unit Contact:
April Marson
(916) 802-2227
april.marson@parks.ca.gov 

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

 Department of Parks & RecreationDiablo Range Dist./Carnegie SVRAAttn: April Marson15751 Tesla Rd.Livermore, CA 94550-9167

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

 Department of Parks & RecreationDiablo Range Dist./Carnegie SVRAApril Marson15751 Tesla Rd.Livermore, CA 94550-9167Monday - Friday, excluding state holidays08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation
Tags Naturalist