A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.
(SEASONAL) $17.38•$20.69 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
9/2/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties
PARK AIDE
(SEASONAL)•
GOLD FIELDS DISTRICT / MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORIC 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 for this position is Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park located at 310 Back Street, Coloma 95613. This position works under the supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) and under the technical lead supervision of the state Park Peace Officer (Ranger). The Park Aide performs routine public contact and interpretation, provides group orientations, collects park use fees, handles and is responsible for accountable documents. Assists with museum exhibit housekeeping and routine maintenance functions. This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation 265.1. This position is designated as not telework eligible. 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 Holly Thane at (530) 957-1099 or holly.thane@parks.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
(SEASONAL)
$17.38•$20.69
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
El Dorado County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Facility:
Gold Fields District Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website:
http://www.parks.ca.gov
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. 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.) Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
