California State Parks (2024)

About: State Park Rangers and Lifeguards help maintain, interpret, and protect California’s state parks for future generations. State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) Rangers and Lifeguards provide not only public safety law enforcement and aquatic rescue services; they also provide public education through interpretation. State Park Rangers and Lifeguards are trained peace officers with statewide peace officer authority.

Cadet Salary: $4,199 - $5,664 plus benefits

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CA State Park Peace Officer Ranger/Lifeguards PelletB & PATs exams application form

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About: Uncover a career pathway that you’ll really dig! Become a State Archeologist and help protect and preserve the cultural, natural, and historical resources of our beautiful California State Parks. Whether you are an Assistant, Associate, or Senior State Archeologist, your archeological and project review skills will provide a direct impact to the preservation of artifacts that are vital to the education of our state’s rich past. Apply now for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity!

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About:Communications Operators are public safety dispatchers that monitor law enforcement communications systems, answer calls for service, log incidents, and dispatch field units to emergencies.

Salary: $4,508 - $7,023 plus benefits

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Communications Operator openings

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About: State Park equipment Operators work with bulldozers, road grinders, heavy trucks, loaders, excavators, backhoes, compact loaders, and other types of heavy equipment to help maintain roads, flood control, and even fire prevention. This is an exciting and extremely rewarding career path.

Salary: $5,209 - $5,996 plus benefits

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State Park Equipment Operator openings

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About: Facilities are a key element in the realization of the Department’s mission. Facilities staff play a vital role to help keep State Parks visitors safe and preserve our natural, cultural and historical resources. Campsites, trails, visitor centers, museums, roads, water systems, restrooms are all essential in meeting the demands of protecting resources, educating the public, and enabling recreation.

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Salary:$3719 - $4,663 plus benefits

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Park Maintenance openings

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About: Park and Recreation Specialists help create new outdoor parks in California communities, develop outdoor recreation programs, and much more. The opportunities are endless with entry level to supervisory positions available statewide.

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Park and Recreation Specialist openings

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About: State Park Interpreters develop interactive educational programs and teach the rich histories of California. From entry-level to management, Interpreters play an essential role in making visitors feel welcome and sharing knowledge through fun activities and educational programming. Opportunities are available statewide..

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State Park Interpreter openings

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Join the Parks Team

About: California State Parks employs numerous part-time positions for seasonal work. No examination or assessment is needed to apply for seasonal work - apply today!

• Park Aides
• Maintenance Aides
• Seasonal Lifeguards
• Seasonal Clerks
• Archaeological Aides
• Forestry Aides
• Environmental Services Interns
• Park Interpretive Specialists
• Guide Trainees
• Student and Graduate Assistants

Earn from $16 - $23 per hour

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Seasonal Aide openings

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