California Department of Parks and Recreation

About the role

California State Parks offers a wide range of career opportunities across various departments including Law Enforcement, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Administration, Operations, and Facilities and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Provide public safety law enforcement and aquatic rescue services, and interpret park resources.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Work with heavy equipment to maintain roads, flood control, and fire prevention.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Help maintain and preserve the state parks' rich and varied collections.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Keep facilities safe and preserve natural, cultural, and historical resources.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Develop outdoor recreation programs and assist in creating new parks.
• State Park Interpreter: Develop and teach interactive educational programs about California's rich history.

Requirements

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Valid driver's license, physical fitness, and completion of academy training.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Valid driver's license, physical fitness, and relevant experience.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• Park Maintenance Worker: High school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver's license.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Bachelor's degree in recreation, park administration, or related field.
• State Park Interpreter: Bachelor's degree in education, communication, or related field.

Qualifications

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Must be a U.S. citizen, meet physical fitness requirements, and complete academy training.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Must be a U.S. citizen, meet physical fitness requirements, and have relevant experience.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Must have a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Must have a bachelor's degree in recreation, park administration, or related field.
• State Park Interpreter: Must have a bachelor's degree in education, communication, or related field.

Skills

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Strong mechanical aptitude, physical fitness, and teamwork skills.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and ability to follow instructions.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Strong leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• State Park Interpreter: Excellent communication, teaching, and program development skills.

Benefits

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• State Park Interpreter: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Range $4,283.00 - $5,777.00 plus benefits.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Range $5,417.00 - $6,485.00 plus benefits.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Range $3,432.00 - $10,149.00 plus benefits.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Range $3,868.00 - $10,049.00 plus benefits.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Range $3,749.00 - $10,049.00 plus benefits.
• State Park Interpreter: Range $4,788.00 - $10,049.00 plus benefits.

Schedule

• State Park Peace Officer (SPPO): Full-time, flexible hours.
• State Park Equipment Operator: Full-time, flexible hours.
• Museum Technician and Curator: Full-time, flexible hours.
• Park Maintenance Worker: Full-time, flexible hours.
• Park and Recreation Specialist: Full-time, flexible hours.
• State Park Interpreter: Full-time, flexible hours.