Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) - OHMVR DIVISION / HEADQUARTERS / GRANTS

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of Staff Park and Recreation Specialist.

Under the general direction of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist, the Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (APRS) within the Off Highway Motorized Recreation Program though the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (Grants Program) will be the lead person for a regional portion of the State and become an expert in the field of Off-Highway Vehicle recreation including both cultural and environmental concerns. Will lead a group of Analysts and/or Specialists providing technical assistance to grantees in the development, operation, and management of local assistance funded OHV projects. In addition, the APRS will act as the liaison between various, competing interests such as environmental groups, off-highway clubs, and stakeholders.

Park and Recreation Specialist (1068) will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-remote centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact

Vanessa Baeza at

(916) 324-4442 or at vanessa.baeza@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.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is an office setting, using computer, telephone, and other business equipment.

• Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting.

• Typical work involves extended telephone conversations and keyboard operation.

• Work environment may have moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, elevations, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Occasionally to frequent work outside of office, in a field environment with a range of climatic environments from hot, dry deserts, coastal beaches, cool forests, and mountainous areas.

• May be exposed to extreme weather and traffic conditions.

• Operate and navigate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, RUVs or motorcycles in remote locations over a wide range of terrain and for long periods of time.

• Walking or hiking into remote areas with a wide range of terrain.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
• PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-436674

Position #(s):

549-550-1089-902

Working Title:

Associate Park and Recreation Specialist

Classification:

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

$36.02 - $45.09

Shall Consider:

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

$21.00 - $39.19

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent Intermittent

• 1500 Hours

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: http://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.

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions:

This non-confidential Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (APRS) position.

If interested, please submit the standard state application, resume and Supplemental Questionnaire. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Please limit your answers to one paragraph per question. Applicants who do not submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.

This information will be used in conjunction with the interview to assist the interview panel in determining the most qualified candidate for the APRS position. Please provide the name and telephone number of a reference who can speak to your role in each situation described below.

1.Describe your educational background, including your degree, major, and any relevant coursework that has prepared you for this position.

2.Describe what you know about Off-Highway Vehicle recreation in California and if and/or how do you think it can co-exist with the protection of natural and cultural resources.

3.How do you handle changing priorities or unexpected challenges in a work environment? Provide an example of a situation where you had to adapt quickly and how you managed it.

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.

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: 7/17/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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: Classification and Hiring

P.O. Box 942896

Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Parks & Recreation

Classification and Hiring

715 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

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.

• Statement of Qualifications -

Please see "Special Requirements".

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: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Vanessa Baeza

(916) 639-2519

vanessa.baeza@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 #549-550-1089-902 and the Job Control # JC-436674 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.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility

• Successfully complete the civil service exam for Associate Park & Recreation Specialist. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. 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.

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.