Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / DISTRICT OFFICE / HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is the District Office in Felton, CA. This position will work under the general direction of District Superintendent I.   

The State Park Interpreter III provides support and oversight for district interpretive services including planning, developing, directing and supervising activities of staff and volunteers engaged in interpretation, education and cultural and natural resources. This position serves as a member of CORE staff and manages projects in relation to interpretation/education and public information. This position advises staff of interpretive policy, fosters interpretive activities and enhances public, community, partnerships and allied agency understanding of the significance and value of California State Parks. The position interfaces with headquarters and the service center to plan, develop and implement statewide interpretive and educational programs. The incumbent will participate in interpretive and cultural/natural resources planning and collaborating with partners and colleagues. In conjunction with another State Park Interpreter III, the incumbent will oversee the work of Interpreter II's, Interpreter I's, and seasonal interpreters.

Additionally, this position oversees the district volunteer program which includes approximately 1100 long term volunteers and 1500 short term volunteers. This position is responsible for the operation of visitor centers, historic complexes including ranches, a mission and a lighthouse. The position collaborates with multiple partner organizations including five cooperating associations and manages a budget of 1.5 million in staffing and supplies from cooperating partner funds.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

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

This position is designated as telework eligible-remote centered.

State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jordan Burgess at (831) 601-6602 or at jordan.burgess@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

Works primarily in an office setting and has daily and frequent use of computer/tablet. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in a range of climatic environments/uneven terrain including trails and forests.

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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

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 # 549-715-2828-002 and the Job Control # JC-485322 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work,

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