Definition of Series

Typical Tasks

Level, variety, and complexity of work; nature and sensitivity of public contact; scope of administrative and management responsibility; supervision exercised and received; latitude for independent judgment and action; decision-making and sector or geographic responsibilities; program control and influence on program direction.

Standards and core/primary factors that affect district position allocation are: (1) acreage, (2) campsites, (3) picnic sites, (4) parking facilities, (5) available swimming, (6) annual visitor attendance, (7) permanent staff, (8) seasonal staff allocation, (9) operating expense, (10) revenues, (11) interpretive programs and facilities, and (12) natural and cultural resource values. Additionally, a group of unique workload elements used in determining position allocation include: geographic spread; interagency/community involvement; scope of law enforcement activities; complexity of maintenance operations; diversity of district operations; development, acquisition, and planning activities; political sensitivity of the assignment; special programs; and concessions operations.

Positions in this classifications serve as superintendents of level IV districts. Supervision may include staff at the State Park Superintendent I, II, or III levels or other classifications at equivalent levels.

Positions in this classification serve as superintendents of level V districts. Supervision may include staff at the State Park Superintendent I, II, or III levels or other classifications at equivalent levels.

Minimum Qualifications

(Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as 'Either' I, ‘or' II, ‘or' III, etc. For example, candidates possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of  the overall experience requirement.)

 

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate classification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of the license before they can be considered eligible for appointment.), and

 

Education: Successful completion of two years (60 semester units) of study from a State accredited college or university of which a minimum of 21 semester units must be successfully completed satisfying the General Education Curriculum standards. Courses which meet this requirement include: Natural/Social Sciences, Language, Humanities, and Mathematics.

 

California state civil service experience used to meet the minimum qualifications does not require peace officer duties/status.

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a classification with a level of responsibility not less than that of a State Park Superintendent III.

OR III

Experience: Five years of broad and extensive experience in the management or administration of a park, public recreational area, historical area, or a resource or recreation management organization. Two years of this experience must include management of multiple programs through subordinate supervisors, and

 

Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience as indicated in Pattern III may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

 

EITHER I

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a classification with a level of responsibility not less than that of a State Park Superintendent III.

Experience: Five years of broad and extensive experience in the management or administration of a park, public recreational area, historical area, or a resource or recreation management organization. Three years of this experience must include management of multiple programs through subordinate supervisors, and

 

Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience as indicated in Pattern III may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Knowledge and Abilities

District Superintendent I, Department of Parks and Recreation

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administering, interpreting, protecting, and maintaining State park districts; mission, goals, organization, policies, procedures, and rules of the Department of Parks and Recreation; principles and techniques of natural and cultural resource management and protection and enhancement of biological diversity; principles of public safety including: visitor management, law enforcement management, hazardous materials management, critical incident command, and aquatic safety; principles of business and fiscal management; budgeting and budget administration, grant development and administration, concessions management, revenue generation, auditing practices and procedures; principles of personnel management, supervision and leadership, labor relations, volunteer program management, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, occupational health and safety, employee development techniques; modern management methods including: data collection strategies, data analysis tools, problem solving, and long-range planning; principles of public administration, nonprofit organizational structure, political process, social and economic trends, intergovernmental planning processes, community and media relations techniques; principles of   facilities maintenance, construction, repair, restoration, housekeeping, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, water and waste water systems management, and preventive maintenance practices; methods of interpretation and education relative to natural, cultural, and recreational resources; and real property management methods and procedures and land acquisition practices.

Ability to: Lead and direct the operation of a level IV State park district; identify, develop and implement   relevant programming and services to engage and provide access for underserved populations and non- traditional park visitors; organize, coordinate, plan, and supervise programs for visitor services, resource management and protection, administration, maintenance, interpretation and special services of park districts; develop and provide staff services and programs to support and monitor field activities; analyze situations,  solve problems, and take effective action; define a clear link between actions, long-term goals, and department mission; ensure efficiency of work processes; determine and respond to changing needs and expectations; establish and maintain effective relations with community organizations, special interest groups, local State and Federal agencies, legislators, legislative staff, and the media; coordinate mutual aid operation with other agencies; build and maintain relationships across work groups; plan and facilitate effective teams and  coalitions; work with a variety of persons and organizations having diverse issues, concerns, agendas, and values; provide leadership to public and private sector working groups to achieve workable solutions consistent with departmental goals; analyze and interpret data in decision making; evaluate and measure the  effectiveness of processes; understand and utilize modern information systems; plan and implement personnel practices, motivate and support staff, plan and implement employee development and programs; and effectively contribute to the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity programs .

District Superintendent II, Department of Parks and Recreation

Knowledge of: All of the above.

 

Ability to: All of the above, and lead and direct the operation of a level V State park district.

Special Personal Characteristics

All Levels:

Additional Desirable Qualifications

All Levels: