Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I / GREAT BASIN DISTRICT / ONYX RANCH SECTOR / ONYX RANCH STATE VEHICLE RECREATION AREA

The reporting location for this position is Onyx Ranch State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) in Cantil, California.

Under the direction of the State Park Interpreter III, the State Park Interpreter I will provide high-quality interpretive programs that advance the mission and goals of the Interpretation and Education Division and the Department. Incumbent will develop, implement, and coordinate activities necessary to create relevant visitor interpretive experiences. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of interpretation and education program development and presentation, off highway vehicle recreation, special events planning, coordinationn and implementation, writing in support of interpretive programs and projects including social media posts and press releases. This position will utilize 21st century tools to create, deliver, and engage with virtual and in-person audiences and will become part of a statewide network of Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation park staff working toward the common goal of creating relevant, equitable access to California State Parks for all. The State Park Interpreter I, on an occasional basis, may be required to perform work at, or on behalf of, other units in the district. This position serves as the lead person for seasonal interpretive staff and volunteers for the park

Employees who work to support State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA) utilize the OHV Trust Fund and are responsible for appropriate use of the fund and to help ensure program transparency, accountability, and compliance (TAC) goals are met.

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 Lori Wear at (661) 524-4025 or e-mail Lori.Wear@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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

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