PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / COASTAL 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).”
This position works under the supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) and general direction of the State Park Peace Officers (Rangers). The reporting locations for this position is Morro Bay State Park Campground and Morro Strand State Beach Campground.
The incumbent is responsible for operational needs of the kiosk and visitor services duties within the South Coastal Sector visitor services program. Duties include but are not limited to: Meet and greet the general public, register campersDisseminate information about the park rules and regulations, operate a motor vehicle, handle reservations, effectively communicate with other park staff, managing operating funds, make correct change for customers, prepare accurate records of daily transaction activities, maintain various accountable documents, operate an electronic cash register, successfully prepare campground reservation information using computer softwareIssue refunds, troubleshoot problems with reservations, maintain a clean work space, post updated bulletins, raise and lower flags as appropriate.
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. Marston Taylor Tel: (805) 400-8586 ext:marston.taylor@parks.ca.gov
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Physical Abilities:
Moderate physical activity; walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, lifting, carrying, reaching
May be required to work under stressful conditions
Talking, seeing and hearing are essential to performing the job requirements
Common eye, hand and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions
Cognitive Abilities:
Read, understand and follow safety procedures
Understand written and verbal communication
Add, subtract, multiply, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Knowledge:
Communicate at a level required for successful job performance
Follow directions
Compute fees, make change and balance cash
Learn procedures, rules and regulations quickly
Perform varied manual tasks
Ability to:
Work individually as well as with a team
Resolve conflicts
Anticipate or identify problems and then come up with reasonable solutions
Maintain accurate records of work completed
Be organized
Plan and prioritize work for effective performance
Maintain cooperative relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors
