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SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation
Sacramento, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – STRATEGIC PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION/ HEADQUARTERS/ PARK PASS OFFICE

 

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Supervisor I.

The Senior Park Aide will assist the Department’s Park Pass Office and the Reservation Unit by providing visitor services and leading other seasonal staff. This work includes in-person pass sales and pass application review; responding to questions from the public on State Park System rules and regulations over the phone, by email and in-person; maintaining State Park records such as camping inventory, and other related work. Some travel required for outreach events.

Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).
 

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Shipley at 916-902-8659 or Andrew.Shipley@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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
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  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517385
Position #(s):
549-336-1035-901
Working Title:
SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
Classification:
SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
$20.90 - $25.15
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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.

Applicants must submit State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and a professional cover letter explaining how the applicant’s experience fits the job description.  Only those applicants who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered for an interview.  Applications with “See Resume” will not be considered.  Applications will be screened and the most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the interview process.

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 official sealed 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.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Department’s mission and the programs and structure that support it.
  • Experience in analyzing and interpreting state government laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Communicates effectively and displays strong verbal, writing, and active listening skills.
  • Ability to institute and maintain an atmosphere of high quality customer service and effectively interact with staff at all – organization levels.
  • Ability to research and apply procurement knowledge.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Possess strong time management, organizational skills, and is focused and detail oriented.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Possess professionalism, desire to learn and positive attitude.  Fast learner, dependable and models the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
  • Practice and maintains a strong work ethic; adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated; excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Responds with calmness and maturity in any situation and pressure.
  • Work effectively with team members, vendors, and the general public; treating everyone with fairness, honesty, and respect.
  • Possess emotional intelligence and must be able to apply good judgement, intuition, and common sense.
  • Works independently and also supports/follows the chain of command.
  • Possess strong analytical and computer skills (Microsoft applications).

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