SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Parks & Recreation, seeks a Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) for the Malibu Sector. Location: Malibu Creek State Park, Los Angeles County. Position up to 1500 hours/year, in-office; hours include evenings, holidays and weekends; hourly pay $20.90–$25.15.

Reporting to the District Administrative Chief, the role leads park fee collection, provides visitor information, and supports kiosk operations and trainings for staff across the Angeles District.

Qualifications

• Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) position in Angeles District / Malibu Sector requiring weekend/evening availability.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License (CDL) and clean driving record.
• Background investigation is required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Park Aides in register operations and fee collection.
• Provide visitor information and assist other Senior Park Aides in Angeles District.
• Oversee trainings and daily kiosk operations; work evenings, holidays and weekends.

Job description

Job Posting: SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

Job Code # JC-534862 - SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Salary: $20.90 - $25.15 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: 10/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – ANGELES DISTRICT / ADMINISTRATION SERVICES UNIT - VISITOR SERVICES PROGRAM / MALIBU SECTOR

“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 reporting location for this position is Malibu Creek State Park.

This position will work under the supervision of the District Administrative Chief and may take direction from the Admin Chief’s designee.

The main reporting location will be one of the park units in the Malibu Sector but may be required to work at all locations in the Angeles District.

The position leads Park Aides in register operations, is responsible for the collection and accounting of park fees, park statistics, providing visitor information, and assisting other Senior Park Aides in the Angeles District. Key components of visitor services include trainings and the daily operations of kiosk stations. This position requires working evening events, holidays and weekends.

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 not available.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work environment is an office/contact station setting, using computers, telephone and other business equipment. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting. Typical work involves extended telephone conversations and keyboard operation. Must meet many deadlines within short time frames. Hand dexterity to use telephone, keyboard and calculators are common requirements. Move about, stand, reach, stoop or bend. Use fine motor skills for computer or office machine use. Occasionally lifts supply boxes minimum weight of 10 pounds to maximum weight of 50 pounds. Use of hand cart to move supplies over 10 pounds of weight. Requires reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors. Will work outdoors in unpredictable weather ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold. May come in contact with wild animals. This is a uniformed position; uniform standards must be met. Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534862

Position #(s): 549-917-1035-901

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Facility: Angeles District

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: Jacoub Mahshi

[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.

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.