Job Description

Job Description and Duties

PARK INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) – BAY AREA DISTRICT / SAN FRANCISCO BAY 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).”

This position works under the supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Ranger or Lifeguard).  The reporting location is Angel Island State Park.

Primary duties include presenting interpretive material to the public, leading tours of various sites, scheduling of tours for the United States Immigration Station (USIS), staffing the USIS entrance, acting as guide for school group tours, assisting with the Environmental Living Program, opening and closing museums, greeting visitors on public docks and other duties as required.

Angel Island State Park is a fantastic place to gain valuable experience in interpretation and education and offers opportunities to interpret areas of cultural and natural significance on the island.  Affordable limited dormitory-style housing in historic buildings available. Transportation by ferry and the State Park boat at regularly scheduled times is free. For employees who live off-island, the ferry commute is a great way to start and end the day.

This position works as a crew member on State Park vessels as a deckhand.  Pre-employment and random drug testing is a U.S. Coast Guard requirement.  Time worked as a deckhand can count toward boat operator licensure. Training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills and abilities may be offered.

This is a uniformed position and the employee must abide by all applicable departmental uniform and grooming standards. Must be willing to weekends and holidays.  This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. Must meet education and experience requirements .  

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

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.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to appointment.

State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I Kevin Selna at (949) 426-0508, or email  Kevin.Selna@parks.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Operating motor vehicles and functioning as a deck hand on State-owned vessels may also be part of the duties of this position.

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening as required by the US Coast Guard.

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.)

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-656-1019-901and the Job Control # JC-466183in 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.

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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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