Job Description

Job Description and Duties

SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – SONOMA MENDOCINO DISTRICT / MACKERRICHER STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA.  This position will work under the direction of the District Superintendent II. 

This position is responsible for managing the Visitor Services Program covering the Volunteers In Parks Program, kiosk staff, special event and film permits, reservations and point of sale systems, concessions, cooperating associations, and the Interpretation and Education Program. This position is responsible for the critical review and high-level analysis of a wide variety of complex operational issues, as well as managing a diverse group of staff engaged in planning, developing, and implementing park and recreation programs and projects, and performs major administrative duties.  The incumbent will work directly with the district, headquarters, and the Partnership Office Staff with a high degree of independence in meeting their responsibilities. The incumbent will have knowledge of general principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis; general concepts and principles of ecology, land use, conservation, and planning, particularly as they related to district programs and operations. Frequent travel throughout the district, including overnight stays is necessary.

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 office centered.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

State housing may be required.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Bill Maslach at (707) 732-8576 or at Bill.Maslach@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

• Daily and frequent use of personal computer, phone, and a variety of office software applications at a workstation.

• Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.

• Work environment may have moderate exposure to: dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Involves interactions with visitors.

• Occasionally to frequent work outside of office.

• Work in a range of climatic environments from hot, dry areas, coastal beaches, forests, and steep terrain.  

• May be exposed to extreme weather.  

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.

A willingness to occasionally work on weekends or evenings as needed.

Attentive to the needs of the public, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.

Frequent travel of 5 hours round trip and occasionally overnight stays is required. Periodically travel statewide to meet district and departmental program needs.

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 Official sealed 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 # 549-651-1087-001 and the Job Control # JC-470819 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, Remote job, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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