SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
Humboldt County, CA, USA
Job Posting: SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
Department of Parks & Recreation
SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
$20.90 - $25.15 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026
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 reporting location for this position is Sue-meg State Park – Trinidad, CA, and may include duties within and adjacent to parks around the North Coast Redwoods District, such as Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park, Sue-meg State Park, Humboldt Lagoons State Park and Redwood National and State Park. This position will work under the direction of the lead State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Sue-meg and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
The Senior Park Aide is responsible for providing quality customer service, answering visitor questions via phone or in person, and explaining rules and regulations. Job duties include the following: Training, coordinating and leading Visitor Service Park Aides in the kiosk; work cooperatively with park staff, and volunteers for optimal visitor center operations. In addition, the Senior Park Aide must be proficient in basic use of a computer to download camping reservations; operate a cash register; report funds collected; and check work e-mail account. Must be able to work, holidays, weekends and special events. If hired, Park Aides must be willing to purchase and wear a uniform.
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 not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact: SPPO Brain Everest at Brian.Everest@parks.ca.gov.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a uniformed classification; uniform standards may be found in the Uniform Handbook.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as necessary.
Prolonged standing, bending, and sitting.
Work inside and outside; walking, bending, and lifting.
Transport equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Frequent walking on even and uneven surfaces
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences and is free from discrimination.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Lisa Espejo
(707) 677-3132
Lisa.Davison@parks.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-637-1035-901 and the Job Control # JC-523883 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 STD678 may result in you bein gscreened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
