PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) (ANGEL ISLAND) – BAY AREA DISTRICT / S.F. BAY 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 Angel Island State Park. The Park Aide (Seasonal) works under the supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Ranger or Lifeguard).
Primary duties include assisting park visitors, staff, and residents with transportation needs by driving a nine-passenger shuttle van around the island; assisting with park visitor education through interpreting the park’s natural and cultural resources for visitors; providing assistance to park visitors by providing directions and information about points of interest; cleaning and maintaining vehicles and assisting with cleaning and removing graffiti from structures; deckhand duties on State Park vessels; greeting visitors on public docks and other duties as required.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in park visitor service, interpretation skills and park operations at a complex and dynamic park. This position will be able to make significant contributions toward offering an improved visitor experience and broadening visitors’ use of the park while protecting areas of cultural and natural significance on the island.
Limited affordable dormitory-style housing in historic buildings may be available. Transportation by ferry and the State Park boat at regularly scheduled times is free. Island life is tranquil, with beautiful scenery and wildlife. For employees who live on the mainland — the ferry commute is a great way to start and end the day.
This position works as a crew member on State Park vessels as a deckhand. Pre-employment and random drug testing are a U.S. Coast Guard requirement. This is a uniformed position, and the employee must abide by all applicable departmental uniform and grooming standards. Hiring process requires fingerprinting, substance abuse screening and a background check. Must meet education and experience requirements. Must be willing to weekends and holidays.
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 may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I Kevin Selna at (949) 426-0508, or email Kevin.Selna@parks.ca.gov
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Typical work activities involve prolonged sitting, bending, stooping and lifting, Works inside and outside in varying
temperatures, may have extensive exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. May work in
remote locations as well as a fast-paced environment. May require heavy physical work including lifting, pushing or pulling equipment and materials weighing up to 40 pounds. The typical schedule would be three ten-hour shifts per week year-round.
