Job Description and Duties

PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / EEL RIVER SECTOR

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The Visitor Services Park Aide reporting location is at 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA 95571, Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Visitor Services Park Aide will be working under the supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer.

Visitor Services Park Aides primary responsibility is customer service. They typically sell day use tickets, sell and assign camp sites, operate the computer reservation system, answer questions from the public, explain park rules and regulations to park visitors, clean and maintain the kiosks, account for kiosk supplies, prepare fee collection accounting documents, and report safety and maintenance issues to park staff. Additional tasks may include assisting in campfire programs, nature walks, junior ranger programs, and performing minor maintenance duties.

Park Aides must be able to work independently; follow instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the general public and other employees; use supplies and equipment required by the job; evaluate problems and take corrective action. Applicants must be willing to purchase and wear a uniform and conform to minimal grooming standards. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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

Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.)

State Housing is required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Alyssa Barry at (707) 683-5672 or Alyssa.Barry@parks.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.