State Park Interpreter II
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Job Identification Number: JC-424572
State Park Interpreter II Assessment
Job Link: State Park Interpreter II
The reporting location for this position is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, in Felton, CA. This position will work under the direction of the State Park Interpreter III.
This position is responsible for the coordination of interpretive operations in the Mountain's sector of the Santa Cruz District. The Interpreter II is a lead for Interpreter I's at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (RSP), Portola RSP, Castle Rock State Park, and Big Basin RSP. This position joins the district interpretive leadership team and assists with districtwide interpretation including interpretive training, planning of displays, exhibits, and print materials.
This position may work up to 1500 hours per year.
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 coordinates the district panel program including planning and maintenance of all district interpretive panels.
- This position oversees the RAPPORT evaluation program ensuring compliance of
employees and volunteer‐docents. - As the district Kids 2 Parks Coordinator, this position coordinates with
partners, contractors, teachers, and staff to ensure program registration, scheduling, and communication. - As the district Technology coordinator, this position purchases and maintains equipment and assists staff with video conferencing and other technology tools for interpretive purposes.
- The incumbent oversees and assists with districtwide reports including annual interpretive activity reports, Volunteers in Parks, and special event reports.
- Manages districtwide interpretive activity reporting system in the CAMP database: confirms data entry by staff and checks for accuracy; advises and
provides training support to staff.
- Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a(n) Exhibit Specialist, State Archeologist I, State Historian I, State Park Interpreter I, or State Park Naturalist I, including substantial responsibility for interpretation of State Park programs.
OR
- Three years of experience in planning or implementing historical or natural resources interpretive programs involving extensive personal contact with groups and organizations. (Graduate work in interpretation, social sciences, natural sciences, communications, or closely related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.)
Education:
- Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in interpretation, social sciences, natural sciences, communications, or closely related fields. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year- for-year basis.)
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jordan Burgess
(831) 601-6602
jordan.burgess@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) 653-8148
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