What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT position at Department of Parks & Recreation?
Come join the State Parks Oceano Dunes team in beautiful Pismo Beach!
The reporting location for this position is the Oceano Dunes Maintenance Yard at 900 Pacific Blvd., Oceano, CA 93445. This position will work under supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
This position performs routine cleanup and unskilled maintenance helper tasks year-round; leads a crew of seasonal employees doing cleanup and other unskilled work during peak seasons within the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) and may assist with Pismo State Beach (PSB) operations within Oceano Dunes District. All duties shall be performed in a safe manner in compliance with Department policies, safety orders, established safe work practices and the District's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). This position may assist with beach operations for the eight hundred fifty-acre State Vehicle Recreation Area and may work with Resource Management staff on dune stabilization, restoration projects, and air quality projects, application of herbicides for the removal of non-native plants, and assist with the protection efforts for the threatened Western Snowy Plover and endangered California Least Tern. The incumbent may lead seasonal, volunteer, California Conservation Corps, or Cal Fire crews among others. The incumbent will assist with the facility maintenance program CAMP and with the purchasing of materials necessary for projects and facility maintenance.
This position may work up to 1500 hours per year/in a 12 consecutive month period.
Work schedule to be Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. In addition to these hours, the position may require to work odd or irregular hours, including holidays.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered
This position is designated as not telework eligible
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.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Melissa Perozzi at (805) 779-0064 or at melissa.perozzi@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 Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Includes outdoors in a sand dune environment, characterized cold and heat, frequent winds, blowing sand and dust, insects, and intense off highway vehicle activity. Work in hazardous conditions (i.e. raw sewage, chemicals, garbage and offal, hypodermic needles, rodents, broken glass, driving on loose sand and off road, operate off road vehicles and equipment, etc.). Work environment may expose incumbent to noise, dust, fumes, extreme wind, hot and cold temperatures, and unpleasant odors. Work at elevated heights, on or near machinery and heavy equipment or traffic
Physical Abilities:
- Ability to perform strenuous manual labor (i.e., digging trenching, boring, lifting, carrying, loading etc.)
- Requires repetitive movements of heavy objects
- Ability to walk across uneven terrain, loose sand in both uphill and downhill conditions to perform the duties of the job
- Stand for long periods of time, (in excess of 2 hours) to perform the duties associated with the job.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- Valid Class C Drivers License
- In addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require to wrok odd or irregular hours, including holidays.
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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
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: 3/2/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Melissa Perozzi
(805) 779-0064
melissa.perozzi@parks.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions
Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT. Cick here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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