SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

California State Parks in Santa Cruz District seeks a Senior Park and Recreation Specialist to manage the district facility program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while serving as the liaison with agencies affecting facilities. The role may also act as the District Superintendent when directed, and supports program development and evaluation to meet outdoor recreation needs.

The position is a permanent, full-time role based in Felton, CA with hybrid telework.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Background investigation is required.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and administer all programmatic aspects of the district facility program.
• Serve as liaison with agencies that regulate or impact facility management functions.
• Act as district contact with the Department’s Chief of Facility Management Services and service centers.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Job Posting:SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-526735 -

JC-526735 - SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST SALARY: $9,114.00 - $10,350.00 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: 10/2/2026

SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM / DISTRICT OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is Henry Cowell Redwoods SP in Felton, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the District Superintendent I.

The Senior Park and Recreation Specialist (SPRS) will directly manage and administer all programmatic aspects of the district facility program and ensure compliance with all associated policies and regulations. As the District Facility Manager, the SPRS is responsible to act as liaison with all agencies that regulate or impact the facility management functions of the District and is the district contact person with the Department’s Chief of Facility Management Services and department Service Centers. This position plays a critical role in program development and evaluation, and analytical and administrative work, to identify and prove methods for meeting the outdoor recreational needs of the citizens of California.

The SPRS will provide programmatic development and on-going support for all essential District facility programs and associated processes. This position works with little to no supervision and may act as the District Superintendent when directed.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jordan Burgess at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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.

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 click here.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

SENIOR PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST $9,114.00 - $10,350.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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 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.

Eligibility Information

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

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for SENIOR 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 workplace. 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.