Associate Park And Recreation Specialist

Job Posting:

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-530122 -

JC-530122 - ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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: 9/18/2026

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION / OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES/ SACRAMENTO

The reporting location for this position is the California Natural Resources Agency Building ( Headquarters) in Sacramento, California. This position will work under the direction of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist.

Park and Recreation Specialist will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

Join the Office of Grants and Local Services in a rewarding career helping to develop and administer grant programs that provide funding for local, state, and nonprofit projects that address parks and recreation needs throughout California.

The successful candidate will use initiative and independent judgement to review, evaluate required documents, and ensure compliance with grant program(s) requirements and recommend projects for grant funding. Duties include research, planning, development and implementation of future grant programs, host in-person and virtual workshops, and establishing professional relationships with grant applicants to support and ensure grant application accuracy and completeness. The successful candidate will also assist with the development of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

The SCORP is a 10-year plan establishing statewide recreation priorities.

This position is designated as telework eligible - office centered.

Travel is required to conduct site inspections, focus groups, and technical assistance workshops (approximately 10% per year). 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.

State housing is not available
. For further information regarding this position, please contact Sam Cadeaux at  or  or Nicky Lambert at  or .

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
.

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  .

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
• PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Classification:

ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

$3,861.00 - $4,606.00A

$4,788.00 - $5,998.00B

$5,756.00 - $7,207.00C

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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…