PARK INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties PARK INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / MORRO BAY STATE PARK “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” The reporting location is the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park, 20 State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. This position will work under the supervision of the State Park Interpreter III and under the general direction of the State Park Interpreter I staff. This position delivers interpretation programs and outreach throughout the San Luis Obispo Coast District. They assist volunteers and staff with visitor services. Successful candidates will learn cultural, natural, and recreational resources within the district and may interpret them in programs such as elephant seal walking tours, school tours, Junior Ranger programs, campfire programs, roving interpretation, educational walks and talks, outreach programs, social media and virtual tours. The candidate will report to work at Morro Bay State Park but will regularly have assignments in other park locations, such as Hearst San Simeon State Park and Montaña de Oro State Park. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The position works year-round, with a flexible part-time schedule based on park needs. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and evenings. Candidates will be responsible for complying with the Department uniform standards and as an employee of California State Parks, the incumbent shall adhere to the Department performance standards. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.) State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Monica Rutherford at monica.rutherford@parks.ca.gov or call 805-460-8762. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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, official sealed 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.)