Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I  – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION / TOLOWA DUNES STATE PARK

The State Park Interpreter I reporting location is at 1111 2nd St. Crescent city CA 95531, Tolowa Dunes  State Park.  Under the direction of the State Park Interpreter Ill (District Interpretive Program Manager)is responsible for building and sustaining park partnerships and community engagement public programming activities necessary to create high-quality and relevant visitor interpretive experiences to connect visitors and community members with our parks and resources. Assists in researching, planning, developing, presenting and supporting innovative interpretive programs within the northern portion of the Redwood Coast Sector and across Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). Engages in personal and non-personal interpretive services and community outreach events with a focus on community building, engagement, and recruitment. This position works closely with National Park Service staff, California State Parks staff, Tribal partners, cooperating associations, volunteers, seasonal interpretive staff, local schools, and community organizations. Develops the less difficult material and present junior ranger programs, nature walks, campfire programs, roving interpretation, visitor center services, and interpretive programs for school groups including programming associated with the Howland Hill Outdoor School within RNSP. Assists with developing and delivers in-classroom programs and distance-learning programs through the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) program. Assists in the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of seasonal staff, docents, and volunteers, and serves as a staff lead in support of both NCRD and RNSP Interpretation & Education leadership.

Please ensure the “Duties Performed” section of your application includes specific, detailed descriptions of the work you performed, including any tools, systems, procedures, or responsibilities relevant to the position.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing maybe required. For further information regarding this position, please contact District Interpretive Program Manager, Karla.Jovel@parks.ca.gov or at 707-832-1501

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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

This is a uniformed classification; uniform standards may be found in the Uniform Handbook. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as necessary. Prolonged standing, bending, and sitting. Work inside and outside; walking, bending, and occasionally lifting transport equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Frequent walking on even and uneven surfaces.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Familiarity with the natural and cultural resources of Northern California and Redwood National and State Parks.

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 #549-635-2826-005 and the Job Control # JC-503173 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" section.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Remote work, Weekend work

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