Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STAFF PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / CHINO SECTOR (RIVERSIDE COUNTY)

The reporting location for this position is the Chino Sector Office located at 1879 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA 92504.

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent person to join our State Parks team!

Under the supervision of the State Park Superintendent V, the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist (Staff PRS) has the responsibility to plan, organize, and manage the Sector's operational program. The incumbent will aid in developing budgets, management plans, oversee staff. The Staff PRS will prepare reports, correspondences, and schedules and monitor the expenditures of seasonal salaries, operating expenses, and maintenance funds for the sector. The Staff PRS will manage the protection of the sector's cultural and natural resources, real property, and programs for the purpose of efficient and effective utilization of sector resources to meet the Department of Parks and Recreation's objective of providing quality service and experiences to the public.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. 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.

Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent may be asked to travel locally, overnight, and statewide to attend trainings, conferences, and other events.  Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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 is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact please contact Kelly Elliott at Kelly.Elliott@parks.ca.gov.

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

Indoor desk work with occasional field work in various climate and terrain.

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 .

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-951-1088-001 and the Job Control # JC-522659 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Casual work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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