ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST (LT)

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE PARK & RECREATION SPECIALIST (LIMITED TERM) – GOLD FIELDS DISTRICT/ SERVICE DRIVEN UNIT/ GOLD FIELDS DISTRICT OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is the Gold Fields District Office in Folsom. This position will work under the direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.

This position will have responsibilities and duties in coordinating the environmental review process for District projects including preparation of environmental documents and permit applications, coordinating the reviews of resource specialists and other staff, preparing documents for approval and signature, filing documents and tracking and reporting environmental projects. Other duties include: addressing requests for right of entry, encroachments and other real property issues; defensive planning; coordination or preparation of various recreation or land use plans, recreation project planning and management; and grant preparation and administration. The position may provide support for a variety of other programs, including revenue generation, concession planning and partnerships support. The duties require strong analytical abilities; good verbal and written communication skills; and an awareness of current social, outdoor recreation and environmental issues, trends and principles. This position will work with staff from all disciplines across the District, staff from various programs at Department headquarters, with members of the public, and with many other agencies and organizations including District management partner the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

This position is a 12- month Limited-Term position that may be extended and/or become permanent.

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.

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

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jim Micheaels at (916) 988-0513 or at [email protected]

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) 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 # 549-690-1089-001and the Job Control # JC-498809in 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.