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SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535325

•SENIOR

PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL)

SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL) $20.90

•$25.15 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:

10/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL)

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CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT / SANTA BARBARA SECTOR / REFUGIO STATE BEACH

"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 Refugio State Bach in Santa Barbara County. This position will work under the supervision of a State Parks Peace Officer. The Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) leads seasonal Park Aides in visitor services operation. The Senior Park Aide will prepares routine reports and accounting documents for fees collected, check park facilities and reports problems, handles minor visitor complaints, explains park policies and regulations, answers routine questions from the public, coordinates housekeeping activities, inspects completed work for quality control and conformance to established standards and trains other team members. The Senior Park Aide represents CA State Parks in a positive way to the visiting public. Applicants must be willing to purchase and wear a uniform and conform to department grooming standards. Applicants shall meet the minimum qualifications as outlined on the CA State Personnel Board Specification. Applicants must show how they meet the eligibility, or they will not move forward in the application process. 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 David Elias at (805) 968-6531 or at david.elias@parks.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Applicants must be willing to work between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm. Shifts are usually scheduled in eight-hour increments. Applicants must be willing to work as necessary (which included Saturday, Sunday's and Holidays). A 24 to 40-hour work week is normal. Computer use in an office setting interspersed with periods of standing and walking. May work in an indoor or outdoor setting and encounter various types of temperature and weather situations including rain, wind, heat, cold and low light conditions. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL) Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-535325

Position #(s): 549-912-1035-901

Working Title:

SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL)

Classification:

SENIOR PARK AIDE

(SEASONAL)

$20.90

•$25.15

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:

Santa Barbara County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent 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.

Final Filing Date:

10/26/2026