ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Department Of Parks & Recreation; California; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Parks & Recreation seeks an Associate Park and Recreation Specialist for a permanent, full-time position with a telework-friendly hybrid work arrangement. The role involves site inspections, technical assistance, and grant-related activities, with travel roughly 20% annually.

Salary ranges from $6,623 to $8,290 per month, with new-to-State candidates hired at the classification minimum.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Customer service skills and relationship-building.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Job Posting: ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Department of Parks & Recreation

Job ID: JC-537538

Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026

Telework eligible – office centered. State housing is not available.

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.

Travel is required to conduct site inspections, focus groups, technical assistance workshops, and other grant-related activities, approximately 20% travel per year.

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Classification: ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

• $3,861.00 - $4,606.00A
• $4,788.00 - $5,998.00B
• $5,756.00 - $7,207.00C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Conditions

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 contact CalHR.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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.

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Successful candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. They will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; providing technical assistance and guidance to internal and external partners; and developing clear, concise written materials is highly desirable. Candidates should also demonstrate strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.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.

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.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Associate Park and Recreation Specialist. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. Park and Recreation Specialist. Click 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.