Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION / OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / SACRAMENTO

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, California. This position will work under the Supervision of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist.  

The California Department of Parks and Recreation Headquarter Office in Sacramento will serve as the primary reporting location. The Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (APRS) will work under the supervision of the Staff Park and Rec. Specialist (SPRS) and independently. The assignment will require creating close working relationships with field staff from throughout the Department and communities throughout California. The APRS will develop and implement programs that expand the Department’s services to underserved communities in the urban, suburban, and rural areas of California. This involves work on specific educational, leadership and training programs for adults and youth which will involve collaborative efforts with community leaders and other governmental representatives, as well as in field program delivery. The incumbent will work with the SPRS and independently on assignments creating a working relationship with HQ and field staff from the Department, non-profit organizations, public agencies, and under-served communities statewide. This position will require the APRS to work independently and at times act as lead in the absence of the SPRS. The incumbent will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills with Headquarters, District, and field staff, as well as with public contact. The incumbent will be required to prepare monthly and yearly annual reports, presenting reports to Deputy Director and other Executive staff on programs deliverables.

This position is designated as telework eligible - office centered. 

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

Travel will be required. 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.

State housing is not available . For further information regarding this position, please contact Sedrick Mitchell at (916) 764-2144 or  Sedrick.Mitchell@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 environment includes, but is not limited, to the outdoors at state, national, local city and county parks. Weather conditions include extreme heat and cold, frequent winds blowing dirt, grass, and insects. Work environment may be exposed to noise, dust, extreme wind, hot and cold temperatures, and rain along with unpleasant odors. Work activities may include long periods of standing, including lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. and moving heavier supplies using a handcart. Requires reaching, bending, moving tables, setting up training sites in preparation of training. Staff are required to sleep in tents in various weather conditions. Staff will be required to attend all weekend training scheduled during the high training season. Trainings may be held during Holidays and weekends.

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:

Experience with towing trailers and working with outdoor recreation equipment. S trong interpersonal and communication skills, high organizational and analytical skills with great attention to detail.

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 # 549-052-1089-002 and the Job Control # JC-502233 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, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Sleeping nights, Weekend work,

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