Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) / BAY AREA DISTRICT / OLOMPALI STATE HISTORIC PARK 

The reporting location for this position is Olompali State Historic Park in Novato, CA. This uniformed position will work under the direction of the State Park Interpreter III (Bay Area District Interpretation and Education Program Manager) and will recieve guidance from the District State Park Interpreter II.

The State Park Interpreter I will assist in leading the park's K-12 Education Access Program providing virtual PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) home learning programs, Summer Learning Programs and other in-person programming. The State Park Interpreter I researches, plans, develops and conducts innovative programming, creating opportunities that provide greater access for K-12 education students and teachers in addition to the general public. The State Park Interpreter I will maintain cooperative relationships with cooperating associations and with educators, educational communities and organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. The State Park Interpreter I produces and distributes event and publicity flyers and social media posts, media releases, and reports and maintains interpretive statistics. The State Park Interpreter I performs administrative tasks like budget tracking, maintaining tour and staffing schedules and updating databases. The State Park Interpreter I works cooperatively with visitor services to support park fee collection and visitor information operations and represents the department in professional, community and partnership settings.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible office-centered. 

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position please contact Christen Bechert at (415) 686-9173 or email at christen.bechert@parks.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work will be performed both indoors in an office environment at a computer workstation, as well as outside with groups in the park in all types of weather conditions. Work will include some nights and weekends. Will often travel from the District office to different parks within the District.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-660-2826-001 and the Job Control # JC-501326 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift,

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