Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STAFF PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST –  NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / DISTRICTWIDE SERVICES / FORT HUMBOLDT STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position will be the North Coast Redwoods District office located  at 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503 at Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. This position works  under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor.

The Staff Park and Recreation Specialist supervises vegetation management staff and oversees the North Coast Redwood District Botany Program. The position reports to the District Office,  located at Fort Humboldt Historic State Park in Humboldt County.  The position will work independently and collaboratively to supervise, plan, develop, and administer a portion of the District's Vegetation Management Program, with an emphasis on native and exotic plant management in state park units located in northern Mendicino,  Humboldt, and Del Norte counties. Specific duties include planning and administering  vegetation restoration/management projects. The position will perform the more difficult, sensitive, and  complex professional duties in connection with vegetation management, protection, and  planning. The Staff Park and Recreation Specialist will supervise botanical staff performing  natural resources management and will be required to work cooperatively with a wide variety of  disciplines both within and outside of the North Coast Redwoods District.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Amber Transou at (707) 832-1504 or Amber.Transou@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

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with extended computer use, reviewing data and preparing program materials. The position also requires periodic field visits in varied terrain and weather, with potential exposure to poison oak, insects, dust, and herbicide treatments.

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 #549-635-1088-001 and the Job Control # JC-487515 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, Work at office, Remote work,

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