STATE PARK INTERPRETER I at California State Parks
About the Employer
California State Parks is hiring informal, outdoor and museum educators.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Job Description and Duties STATE PARK INTERPRETER I – BAY AREA DISTRICT / OLOMPALI STATE HISTORIC PARK The reporting location for this position is Olompali State Historic Park. This position will work under the direction of the State Park Interpreter III (Bay Area District Interpretation and Education Program Manager) with guidance from the District State Park Interpreter II. This position will assist in leading the park's K-12 Education Access Program providing virtual PORTS home learning programs, Summer Learning Programs and other in-person programming. The position research, plans, develops, and conducts innovative programming creating opportunities that provide greater access for K-12 education students and teachers in addition to the general public. The Interpreter I will maintain cooperative relationships with co-operating associations and with educators, educational communities and organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. The position produces and distributes event and publicity flyers and social media posts, media releases, reports, and maintains interpretive statistics. The Interpreter I perform administrative tasks like budget tracking, tour and staffing schedules, and updates databases. The position works cooperatively with visitor services to support park fee collection and visitor information operations and represents the department in professional, community and partnership settings. Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Sun/Mon off) Must have a valid CA driver’s License. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position please contact Christen Bechert at (707) 769-5652 x 226 or email at christen.bechert@parks.ca.gov
Requirements / Qualifications
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 required and must be included. 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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 required and must be included. 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.
Comments and Other Information
Eligibility Information
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification State Park Interpreter I. Visit https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=3PBAX for more information on how to apply for the State Park Interpreter I. 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.
Comments and Other Information
Eligibility Information
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification State Park Interpreter I. Visit https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=3PBAX for more information on how to apply for the State Park Interpreter I. 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.