Park Aide

Job Description and Duties

PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) - SONOMA - MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT / RUSSIAN RIVER SECTOR/SONOMA COAST STATE PARK

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 is Sonoma Coast State Park . This position works under the supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer.

Applicants must be available to work holidays and weekends. Wearing of a uniform is required. Duties include working with the public, staffing park entrance stations, checking in campers, cash handling, providing information to visitors, interpreting trail maps, reporting public safety issues, and answering phone calls from the public. Desirable abilities include: Communicating effectively with co-workers and visitors; multi-tasking in a fast-paced, public contact setting; following directions; operating a point-of-sale system, good customer service skills; performing arithmetic while handling money; preparing written and computer generated accounting documents.

Applicants must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to do basic accounting for collected fees. Additionally, applicants must have the ability to follow directions, learn work procedures and park rules, and interact positively with the public. This Park Aide position may work weekends, holidays, and special events on a regular basis.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. 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.

State housing is not available . For further information regarding this position, please contact Lilia Ponce at (707)875-3483 or Lilia.Ponce@parks.ca.gov.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-420648

Position #(s):

549-657-0986-901

Working Title:

Park Aide

Classification:

PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
$16.87 - $19.32

# of Positions:

5

Work Location:

Sonoma County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Facility:

Sonoma Mendocino Coast Dist/Duncan Mills

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled
Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Parks & Recreation

Attn: Lilia Ponce

P.O. Box 123

Duncan Mills , CA 95430

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Parks & Recreation

25381 Steelhead Blvd.

Duncans Mills , CA 95430

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

Closing Date/Time: Until Filled

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