DISPATCHER CLERK

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Dispatcher Clerk for the San Luis Obispo Coast District, Public Safety Sector, stationed at the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Dispatch Office. The role coordinates radio and telephone communications, processes reports, and monitors security and fire alarm systems in an in-office setting with flexibility for overnight hours, weekends, and holidays to ensure emergency contact with agencies.

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2026.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum requirements per the class specification.
• Typing certificate with a minimum of 40 WPM, proctored.
• Provide degree/transcripts and/or license if meeting minimum qualifications as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate radio and telephone communications, processing reports, and monitoring security and fire alarm systems.
• Provide 24-hour contact with other agencies and the public for emergencies.
• Incumbent must be available to work overnight hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Typing

Job description

$23.01 - $28.79 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2026

DISPATCHER CLERK – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / PUBLIC SAFETY SECTOR / Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DISPATCHER CLERK

DISPATCHER CLERK $23.01 - $28.79 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:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Typing Certificate Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

TYPING CERTIFICATE

State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years, certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute), and proctored either virtually or in person.

Candidatesthat believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern ofeducation from the classification description (specifications) must provide acopy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application(STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

DO NOT include any confidential information toyour application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number,birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method ofeligibility, etc.)

The reporting location for this position is Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Dispatch Office at 750 Hearst Castle Rd. San Simeon CA 93452. This position will work under the supervision of the State Park Superintendent II.

The Dispatch Clerk is responsible for coordinating radio and telephone communications, processing reports, and monitoring of security and fire alarm systems for San Luis Obispo Coast District. The Dispatch Clerk serves the District's communication needs on a 24-hour-per-day basis to provide contact with other agencies and public for emergency response and information.

Incumbent must be available to work overnight hours, weekends, and holidays as needed for operational coverage.

This is a permanent Intermittent position that is restricted to working to a maximum of 1,500 hours per calendar year

State housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Christopher Hendricks at [phone] or [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Eligibility Information

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Dispatcher Clerk, Caltrans . Click here for more information on how to apply for the Dispatcher Clerk, Caltrans exam NOTE: The Dispatcher Clerk, Caltrans exam is the correct exam to become eligible for the Dispatcher Clerk classification for Department of Parks and Recreation. Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment ith 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).

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.

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