Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I – INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION / SILVERWOOD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA

The reporting location for this position is the Silverwood Lake Nature Center, in Hesperia, CA . This position will work under the direction of the State Park Interpreter III . 

The State Park Interpreter I at Silverwood Lake SRA will have the opportunity to build on existing interpretive programs and further grow the interpretive offerings at the park. Duties include overseeing the park's Nature Center, as well as overseeing other interpretive programs such as Campfire and Junior Ranger programs, public nature walks, special events, and school programs. They will serve as the park's volunteer coordinator and liaison with the park's cooperating association. The State Park Interpreter I will present themselves in a positive manner as the community liaison representing California State Parks for community engagement and public interpretive programs centered at Silverwood Lake SRA. The State Park Interpreter I will have applicable skills in computers, websites, virtual learning, and social medias. Wearing of a state parks uniform is required. . For further information regarding this position, please contact Teri Pope at 951-940-5631 or Teresa.Pope@parks.ca.gov.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as not telework eligible .

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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 selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Teri Pope at (951) 940-5631 or Teresa.Pope@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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Involves interpersonal interactions with visitors, community organizations, students, academics, and staff. Incumbent must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings. Incumbent is required to work outdoors as well as indoors and have the ability to provide regular walking tours, campfire programs, school outreach, and other outdoor tours throughout the park. May be exposed to extreme weather or traffic conditions. Wearing of a State Parks uniform is required for this position.

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 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 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.

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 # 549-953-2826-002 and the Job Control # JC-497467 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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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