Park Aide (Seasonal)

Job Code #: JC-456817

Classification: PARK AIDE (SEASONAL)

Hourly Rate: $16.87 – $20.09

The reporting location for this position is Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, CA. This position will work under supervision of the Supervising State Park Ranger.

Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve is looking to hire seasonal Visitor Services Park Aides. Duties will include operating the entrance station, collection of park fees, and completing end-of-day cash register accounting and associated collections paperwork. These positions are a primary point of contact for park visitors and will provide information on the park(s), explain, and advise park rules, and give directions to park facilities, surrounding area features and establishments. Required skills are reporting of park issues and problems to lead staff, basic reading, writing and math skills. Reliable transportation is essential due to the remote work location. This is a uniformed position, and the successful candidate will be required to purchase and wear a state Parks uniform.

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

Requirements: You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification Park Aide Seasonal

• Possession of a valid driver 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.)

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:
Connie Viola
(661) 899-1630
connie.viola@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.

EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas – EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
 

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.