Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE PARK & RECREATION SPECIALIST  – CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT / SAN BUENAVENTURA STATE BEACH

The reporting location for this position is San Buenaventura State Beach District Office in Ventura, CA . This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Park & Recreation Specialist.

This position comes with opportunities for advancement based on experience and performance. At the entry level, duties include assisting with real property management, rights of entry, project evaluations, regulatory compliance, and community engagement efforts. The position also supports public outreach through social media, digital marketing, and website curation to share information on planning efforts, events, and public initiatives. With experience, responsibilities may expand to include project management, mentoring staff, leading public engagement strategies, and representing the District in interagency coordination and public meetings. Advancement may also lead to greater independence and leadership opportunities.  The ideal candidate is professional, self-motivated, and collaborative, with strong communication and digital media skills.

Park & Recreation Specialist will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

Occasional travel may be required.  Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is require d. 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.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.  State housing  is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Kate Wilson at (805) 804-2060 or Katharine.Wilson@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.

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 .

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Working Conditions

Works in both indoor and outdoor environments and may be exposed to varying weather conditions and unpleasant environments. May encounter hazardous situations, including working around chemicals, heavy equipment, or near fast-moving machinery or traffic. May be exposed to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises, and may interact with aggressive visitors. May be required to work at elevated heights, perform basic manual labor, and use a computer with repetitive hand movements for extended periods. Requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods to perform duties associated with the position.

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.)

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 # 549-910-1089-002and the Job Control # JC-516514in 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, Work at office, Remote work

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