Park Interpretive Supervisor

This is a continuous filing exam. The final filing date is:5:00 pmon:
5/1/26 & 5/8/26 (final)
The Park Interpretive Supervisor supervises and/or performs professional park, museum, and interpretive program operations work involving public contact, interpretive programs, exhibits and collections development and maintenance, and volunteer coordination.Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of management and supervision
• Nature areas and centers; park systems and recreation areas
• Flora, fauna, and cultural and natural history of the Sacramento area
• Techniques of live animal care and housing/display
• Principles of natural resource conservation and interpretation
  
• Methods and materials used in preparing and interpreting historical and natural science collections, displays and exhibits
• Methods and materials used in preparing, conserving and cataloging specimens and artifacts
• Sources of alternative funding
• Principles of private sector involvement
• General grant application processes
• Budget preparation and control

Ability to

• Plan and direct the work of others
• Deal successfully with the public
• Work effectively and establish good working relationships with groups and organizations in the private sector
• Speak and write clearly and effectively
• Work with and motivate volunteers
• Develop and implement long range operational plans
• Coordinate publicity
• Effectively identify and obtain alternative sources of funding

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for the class. Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities include:

Either: One year of full-time experience in the class of Park Interpretive Specialist, Park Ranger I (Limited Peace Officer) or higher class in the Park Ranger series in Sacramento County service.

Or:Two years of full-time experience in the class of Park Ranger Assistant in Sacramento County service.

Or: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in recreation and park administration, park administration with an interpretive option, public recreation, natural sciences, anthropology, art, museology or a related field.

And

Two years of full-time paid or volunteer experience in park interpretation or management of a nature study area performing duties such as: conducting tours of natural habitats; interpreting park or nature museum exhibits; designing and installing nature museum exhibits; coordinating interpretive programs in a nature study area; organizing volunteer programs.


Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please clickhereor speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

• Positions in these classes require working weekends and holidays, as well as fluctuating work hours and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• A valid California driver's license, class C or higher will be required by the date of appointment to the class. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.
• Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within six months of appointment. All certificates must be kept current while employed in this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate certificate may constitute cause for disciplinary action.
• Willingness to conform to departmental policies and uniform requirements.

Criminal History Check:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5, and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Physical Requirement:
Persons appointed to the positions of Park Interpretive Specialist or Park Interpretive Supervisor must be able to:

• Perform physical labor such as lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; and
• Walk on unpaved trails with uneven surfaces and sometime unsteady footing daily

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six(6)months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhereto apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

EmailEmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note:Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clickherefor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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