Park Specialist I-III

This is the entry and full working level in the Park & Campground Specialist series. Incumbents perform the full range of tasks associated with public use of campground and other park facilities, and the maintenance of these facilities Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receives and registers park visitors, collects fees and provides information as needed Accounts for receipts Inspects various park areas Gives directions and explains interesting features relating to park facilities Oversees boating, swimming, and other regulations such as recreational vehicle use and control of pets Performs general maintenance work such as mowing lawns, raking leaves, repairing plumbing, roofs, drains, floors, cleaning restrooms, and painting Performs minor construction work such as constructing restrooms, framing walls, mixing and pouring cement, installing windows and doors Operates various equipment such as trucks, backhoe, loader, chainsaw, lawn mower, and hand tools Maintains equipment EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

Park Specialist I

• High school graduate or equivalent One year of related prior outdoor maintenance and public contact experience Park Specialist II
• High school graduate or equivalent Two years of related prior outdoor maintenance and public contact experience Park Specialist III
• High school graduate or equivalent A minimum of three years of related prior outdoor maintenance and public contact experience

KNOWLEDGE OF

Purposes of the County park system Geography, points of interest, and principal recreation areas in the park system Construction, repair, maintenance, and basic lawn maintenance work Operation of tools and equipment necessary for construction, repair, maintenance, and lawn maintenance work Principles of supervision

ABILITY TO

Oversee park regulations Perform general maintenance and minor construction work Operate equipment used for general maintenance and minor construction work Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Maintain usage statistics Communicate effectively and deal tactfully with the general public and others contacted in the course of work Work outdoors for extended periods under varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, sun, wind, and insects Handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls Reach with hands and arms Stand, walk, and talk or hear Sit, climb and descend stairs and balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Lift and carry up to 75 pounds

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: Required to wear safety shoes The position may be required to supervise inmates performing maintenance work This position may be required to work on holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency

APPLICATION

: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT

If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION

: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION

: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.