Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT/ INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION/ HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is Humboldt Redwoods State Park, located at 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA 95571. This position will work u nder the supervision of the State Park Interpreter Ill.

The State Park Interpreter I is responsible for building and sustaining park partnerships and community engagement public programming activities necessary to create high-quality and relevant visitor interpretive experiences to connect visitors and community members with our parks and resources. Assist in researching, planning, developing, presenting and supporting innovative interpretive programs at various park units within North Coast Redwoods District (NCRD) and local communities. Engages in personal and non-personal interpretive services and community outreach events with a focus on community building, engagement, and recruitment. This position will work closely with parks partners, staff and volunteers, Tribal partners, community groups, local schools and educational institutions, park co-operative associations, and other local organizations.

This position will work in Humboldt Redwoods State Park (HRSP), as well as in parks throughout the Eel River Sector, including, but not limited to Richardson Grove SP, Benbow SRA, and Standish Hickey SRA. This position will periodically work in nearby state parks throughout the North Coast Redwoods District (NCRD). The Interpreter I will present campfire programs, Junior Ranger activities, guided walks, roving interpretation, and deliver interpretive programs for local school groups and other community members. In addition to traditional interpretation, the State Park Interpreter I develops high-quality interpretive media including signs, exhibits, brochures, newsletters, and videos. This position supports Eel River Sector social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and elsewhere, and coordinates with NCRD personnel to publish posts across District platforms. The State Park Interpreter I will deliver distance-learning programs through the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) program, as well as live-streamed programs over social media accounts. This position serves as lead to volunteers and seasonal interpretive staff across visitor centers, and will develop, coordinate and deliver special events. The successful candidate should have a strong background in interpretive program development and delivery, knowledge of digital graphic design and social media, experience working with partners in pursuit of common goals, and ability to communicate with diverse audiences. The incumbent should have a familiarity with natural and cultural resources in Northern California. Fluency in Spanish highly desired. The position will undertake special assignments as needed throughout the NCRD, will perform administrative tasks as necessary, and will work some irregular & weekend hours.

Knowledge of:  Methods and techniques of interpretative planning; principles of public interpretation; principles of exhibit design and preparation; familiarity with natural and social sciences in general, and California cultural and natural history in particular; understanding of scientific research methods and audio-visual techniques; methods and techniques used in preserving and interpreting historical objects, sites and buildings; the use of digital media software including the Adobe suite of graphics software.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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

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.

State housing may be required. For further information, please contact: Karla Jovel, District Interpretive Program Manager, Karla.Jovel@parks.ca.gov - 707 832 1501

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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Working Conditions

This is a uniformed classification; uniform standards may be found in the Uniform Handbook.  Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as necessary.  Prolonged standing, bending, and sitting.  Work inside and outside; walking, bending, and lifting.
Transport equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.  Frequent walking on even and uneven surfaces. Operates a motor vehicle to attend various sites in the district to complete assigned tasks.

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 # 549-635-2826-001 and the Job Control # JC-484484 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, Seasonal work, Local area, Weekend work,

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