PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of California invites applications for PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) in the Bay Area District Office. This temporary role supports the public, staff and operations at the Petaluma office, including front desk coverage, filing, payroll support, and event coordination as needed.

Salary ranges from $17.38 to $20.69 per hour and includes eligibility considerations for new state hires. The position requires a valid California driver's license and successful completion of a Live Scan background check.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Background investigation via Live Scan required prior to appointment.
• Experience delivering professional customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist public and staff at the Bay Area District office, including front desk coverage and information provision.
• Maintain filing systems, process payroll and leave balances, and assist with purchasing/receiving documents as needed.
• Support scheduling, calendars, mail runs, and basic office duties; assist with special projects for leadership when time permits.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication

Job description

Job Posting: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535115 - PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)
PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

$17.38 - $20.69 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: 10/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – BAY AREA DISTRICT OFFICE “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).” The Park Aide (Seasonal) reporting location is at 845 Casa Grande Rd, Petaluma, CA 94954. This position woll work under the direction and supervision of the Administrative Officer II. The Park Aide is a temporary or seasonal position providing assistance to the public, as well as assisting our personnel and accounting administrative staff, and assisting coverage to the front desk reception at the Bay Area District office located in Petaluma, California. Assist personnel staff with confidential reports, create and maintain filing systems, compile and review hiring packets, follow up on outstanding paperwork for hiring appointments and separations, benefits, housing, and workers compensation. Process and distribute payroll, assist with maintenance of leave balances, update the district-wide email distribution list, requesting and canceling of alarm codes, create new employee ID cards, complete DMV Employer Pull Notices. May assist accounting staff with processing purchasing and accounting documents, such as PAPO's (purchase orders) and DPR 285's(agreements for contracts) for the district, copying P-Card statements, filing Report of Collection documents that include DPR156's(receipt accountability)and EROC's(electronic report of collection), and updating the utility spreadsheet. Deliver professional and courteous support and customer service to staff, volunteers, and visitors of the Bay Area District. Greet visitors in person and via phone; answer and route incoming calls; provide information to the public regarding parks, R2S2 reservation system, and Park Passes. Other responsibilities include bank, mail and FedEx runs, assisting with interviews, managing Library and Conference room calendars, maintaining postage machine, and opening/closing of office gates. May assist with various projects from senior leadership as time permits. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.) State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Administrative Officer II, Nicole Holscher at [phone], or email [e-mail]. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Office work, daily and frequent use of personal computers and variety of office software applications at a workstation. Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535115

Position #(s): 549-660-0986-901

Working Title: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Classification: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) $17.38 - $20.69 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: Sonoma County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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.

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.)

Benefits

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Holscher
[phone]
[e-mail]

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-660-0986-901 and the Job Control # JC-535115 in 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.

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.