Operations Superintendent

Department of Parks & Recreation
Santa Cruz County, CA

Job Description and Duties

***This is a Peace Officer Position . To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.

If you are not a current peace officer and in possession of a POST – Academy, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, you are not eligible for this position.

For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.***

Department Link: STATE PARK SUPERINTENDENT II – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / SANTA CRUZ SECTOR / SANTA CRUZ MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park in Santa Cruz, CA. This position will work under the direction of the State Park Superintendent III.

The Operations Superintendent reports to the Chief Ranger (State Park Superintendent III) and is a member of the District’s Management Team. This position is primarily responsible for the Operations Logistics and management of the District’s Visitor Service program, including Day Use and Camping Operations, R2S2 Reservation Program, APM and Yodel parking management, schedules, coordinating daily with co-management partner Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, code 3 fleet management, managing the Special Events Program, film permits, DMV Records management, Livescan Management, NORCOM Liaison and Telecommunications management, Revenue Generation, Seasonal Budget management, SPPO Equipment Purchasing, Park Operations Training Coordination, Information Technician, acts as secondary Public Information Officer, and fostering relationships with partners and allied agencies.

This position will provide support and guidance to the SPPO Supervisor staff and all visitor services staff of all Park Units of the Santa Cruz District. This position works closely with the Santa Cruz District Public Safety Superintendent to assist with the execution of Public Safety duties as necessary. This position has direct oversight over Supervising State Park Peace Officers within the District.

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.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Mike McMenamy at [email protected] or (831) 901-7977.

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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 .

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) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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 # 548-715-0978-002 and the Job Control # JC-514113 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.
Posted 2026-04-06

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