STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-520153

•STATE

PARK INTERPRETER III

STATE

PARK INTERPRETER III

$6,827.00•$8,483.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

(PERMANENT•FULLTIME) / OCOTILLO WELLS DISTRICT OFFICE•BORREGO

SPRINGS, CA

The reporting location for this position is the Ocotillo Wells District Headquarters located at 5172 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Under the direction of the District Superintendent, the State Park Interpreter Ill provides support for all Ocotillo Wells District interpretive services and oversees the interpretive services in all of Ocotillo Wells District's park units. The incumbent also oversees planning, developing, directing, and supervising activities of staff engaged in interpretation and education and participates in interpretive planning and visioning for the District and the Department, including policy development for cultural and natural resource interpretation. The incumbent will plan, research, develop interpretive projects (small and large), and is able to communicate effectively with other staff, visitors and other agencies along with ability to provide training/interpretive programs. The Interpreter III possesses the ability to analyze situations and take effective action, interpret historical concepts to the public, maintain necessary records, prepare reports, and work independently. This position may also supervise the Visitor Services personnel who staff the entrance stations and the Service Driven Program staff. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. 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 is designated as not telework eligible. State housing may be required. 

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:

Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Christine Fowlkes at Christine.

Fowkles@parks.ca.gov or (760) 767-1215. 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 Frequent computer use in an office setting. Travel to all park units with interpretive programs. Travel to HQ may be required. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).

PLP 2025

directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for

PLP 2025

leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of

PLP 2025

leave credits are determined by the position's assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-520153

Position #(s): 549-555-2828-002

Working Title:

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

Classification:

STATE PARK INTERPRETER III

$6,827.00•$8,483.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time 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. 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. 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:

6/13/2026