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Job Description
Outdoor Education Program Assistant (ID 3029) - Open at San Diego County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 6/29/2026 3:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/16/2026 Contact Classified Recruitment Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $27.07 - $34.54 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Classified Support Grade 44 Length of Work Year 11 Months, 199 workdays plus up to 15 paid holidays, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week Employment Type Full Time Location Camp Cuyamaca 12561 CA-79, Descanso, CA 91916 ID 3029 Employee Benefits This position is full-time and will offer the classified benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalPERS state retirement system. Job Summary Job Summary The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Outdoor Education Program Assistant. Under general supervision, the Outdoor Education Program Assistant performs a variety of office, data entry, report preparation, student and outdoor education program support for the Outdoor Education program staff. The current assignment is located at Camp Cuyamaca in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park as part of the Innovation division within SDCOE. Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs. Located in the beautiful, expansive, and unspoiled 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, SDCOE's Cuyamaca Outdoor School is San Diego County's original 6th Grade Camp. Cuyamaca Outdoor School enriches lives by connecting children to science through nature and by fostering positive character development. Join our passionate, caring and energetic team as we serve up to 425 students per week at our camp located in the beautiful Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in East County San Diego! View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of experience in an office support role involving the use of all office technologies to maintain records and prepare reports, and experience working with large and small groups of students in outdoor settings. College coursework in geology, biology, botany or environmental science preferred.
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To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following items to your completed
EDJOIN Application:
• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position • Copies of transcripts you wish to be considered Type of examination(s) for this classification: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications most closely match the classification requirements will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process. The examination process will consist of: application evaluation, a written examination, and an oral examination.
Tentative Examination Dates:
Written examination (07/06/2026), Oral examination (07/13/2026) The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of experience in an office support role involving the use of all office technologies to maintain records and prepare reports, and experience working with large and small groups of students in outdoor settings. College coursework in geology, biology, botany or environmental science preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following items to your completed
EDJOIN Application:
• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position • Copies of transcripts you wish to be considered Type of examination(s) for this classification: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications most closely match the classification requirements will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process. The examination process will consist of: application evaluation, a written examination, and an oral examination.
Tentative Examination Dates:
Written examination (07/06/2026), Oral examination (07/13/2026) The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted. Comments and Other Information For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff. Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits , and professional growth opportunities! Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.
Diversity Statement:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county. Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families. To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe Need help preparing your application documents or for your interview? Check out our
SDCOE HR
Tips videos below! Cover Letters Letters of Reference Preparing for an Interview Resumes Comments and Other Information For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff. Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits , and professional growth opportunities! Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.
Diversity Statement:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county. Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families. To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe Need help preparing your application documents or for your interview? Check out our
SDCOE HR
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