PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – SONOMA-MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT / MACKERRICHER 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 locations is MacKerricher State Park in Mendocino County.
This position works under the supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer.
Applicants must be available to work holidays and weekends.
The 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, light maintenance duties 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 may be required.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Alex Weseloh at (707)292-0330 or at alex.
weseloh@parks.
ca.
gov Job Code #: JC-423326 Position #(s): 549-642-0986-901 Working Title: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) Classification: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) $16.
87 - $19.
32 Work Location: Mendocino County Telework: In Office Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent 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.
Department Website: https://www.
parks.
ca.
gov 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.
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: 4/3/2024 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: Alex Weseloh 12301 North Highway 1 Mendocino, CA 95460 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Parks & Recreation Alex Weseloh 12301 North Highway 1 Mendocino, CA 95460 Monday - Friday, excluding state holidays 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.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.
parks.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Alex Weseloh (707) 292-0330 alex.
weseloh@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 - Human Rights Office (916) 653-9990 sharon.
comas@parks.
ca.
gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-642-0986-901 and the Job Control # JC-423326 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.
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.