Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / INTERPRETATION & EDUCATION / COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Columbia state Historic Park in Columbia, CA. This position will work under the direction of State Park Interpreter III.   

The State Park Interpreter I (PI) will provide Gold Rush era cultural interpretation and education programs to K-12 students from across California via distance learning platforms as well as in-person programs. Columbia SHP is a popular location for 4th grade field trips as it is one of the best-preserved Gold Rush towns in California and provides multiple opportunities to connect students to the past as well as support curriculum standards. This position will assist with the implementation of the parks PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) Program, a popular distance learning opportunity for classrooms. They will also establish and maintain cooperative relations with California’s K-12 education community to  enhance digital engagement and in-person school group interpretation opportunities at Columbia State Historic Park.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Mike Merritt at (209) 213-9332 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 .

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in both an indoor office environment at a computer workstation and outside in various weather conditions. Weekend and holiday work required.

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 # 549-732-2826-902 and the Job Control # JC-504741 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, Work at office, Remote work,

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