Job Description and Duties

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST) / GREAT BASIN DISTRICT / TEJON SECTOR / COLONEL ALLENSWORTH STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park (SHP), Sector Office located at 4011 Grant Drive in Earlimart, California 93206.

Under the general direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist, the Community Engagement Specialist will work independently and in teams to interface with a wide range of community stakeholders, conducting strategic outreach and community organizing efforts to advance programming at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. The Community Engagement Specialist will work with established community-based organizations and non-profit groups to conduct outreach and engage local community members in the creation of culturally relevant programming that integrates the assets and experiences of the visitors. As requested, assist the Great Basin District, Service Center and Headquarters staff on special interpretive and site development projects.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Russ Dingman at (661) 369-1141 or e-mail Russ.Dingman@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 Duty Statement.