STAFF PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 7,498-9,317 / month
Job Posting: General & Recreation Planning Supervisor
Department of Parks & Recreation
STAFF PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
$7,498.00 - $9,317.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026
Job Description and Duties
STAFF PARK & RECREATION SPECIALIST – STRATEGIC PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION / GENERAL & RECREATION PLANNING / SACRAMENTO
The reporting location is 715 P Street, Sacramento, 95814. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.
The position oversees personnel and the Division’s efforts in the development and implementation of general and recreation plans, programs, and projects. This position will lead and supervise a small group of Associate and Park and Recreation Specialists and other staff working as a unit, and personally perform the most difficult and highly sensitive work assigned to the unit.
The position will oversee staff and participate in the following duties:
The team is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a wide range of statewide visitor use and recreation studies, statistical reports, feasibility studies, assessments, master plans, and similar planning documents to meet the long-range strategic needs of the State Park System and the Statewide Park and recreation delivery system.
The team manages a wide range of State Park planning documents such as Classification reports, Cornerstone documents, general plans, management plans and project-specific plans that guide many aspects of State Park System units’ management.
The Division often leads public campaigns and statewide initiatives, which requires coordination with other Department staff, agencies, and partners. The position will help coordinate and manage related public engagement outreach tools (online platforms, websites, email), meetings, workshops, site visits, and data integration; and produce internal, legislative, and public reports.
The position may oversee the development and coordination of technical assistance materials for local government park and recreation agencies, including surveys, written materials, and participation in workshops, forums, conferences, and training sessions. They may develop and update Department policy and guidance documents, implement priority planning actions, and develop decision support tools for Department executive staff.
Duties may also include data collection and management, contracts, budgets, project scoping, project management, public speaking, and occasional travel.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position requires a class C equivalent driver's license.
This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Katie Metraux at (916) 708-3485 or at Katie.Metraux@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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.
Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.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: 9/8/2026Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"
Desirable Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures, policies, and regulations related to California State Parks planning. This includes expertise in planning for public land recreation, natural and cultural resource conservation, interpretation, education, and the development and management of roads, trails, and other public facilities. Additionally, the candidate should:
• Have experience leading and supervising high-performing teams within State service;
• Capably coordinate activities within a major program;
• Possess strong communication skills, including effective verbal, written, and active listening abilities, with experience in presenting to groups and the public;
• Remain composed and mature in any situation, even under pressure;
• Manage relationships with peers, subordinates, and executives with emotional intelligence;
• Adapt to changing technologies and workload demands;
• Exercise integrity and initiative; and
• Show tact, flexibility, and sound judgment to serve the best interests of the State and the Department
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Katherine Metraux
(916) 708-3485
Katie.Metraux@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
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-336-1088-003 and the Job Control # JC-529985 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 STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility –Successfully complete the civil service exam for Staff Park & Recreation Specialist. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
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.
