Job Description and Duties

SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / REDWOOD COAST 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 Senior Park Aide reporting location is at 1600 US Hwy 101, Garberville, CA 95542, Richardson Grove State Park. They will be working under the supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer (Ranger).

A Visitor Services Senior Park Aide leads and trains seasonal Park Aides in Kiosk operation; prepares routine reports and accounting documents for fees collected; checks park facilities and reports problems; answers routine questions from the public; inspects completed work for quality control and conformance to established standards.

Senior Park Aides must be able to work independently; follow instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the general public and other employees; evaluate problems and take corrective action; and provide leadership. Applicants must have one thousand hours of experience in park operations in a position equivalent to a seasonal Visitor Services Park Aide or one year of experience conducting educational programs, recreational programs, or conducting public service programs.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

A uniform is required, as outlined in the California State Parks’ uniform handbook.

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 Estephen Gonzales at (707) 683-5181 or Estephen.Gonzales@parks.ca.gov

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