Job Description

Job Description and Duties

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST – BOATING AND WATERWAYS DIVISION / GRANTS AND LOANS UNIT 

Would you like to see the impact of your hard work and help us improve recreational boating access, provide safety education, and keep California’s waterways clean? If so, the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) Grants and Loans unit is seeking a Park and Recreation Specialist to support its team of grant and loan project managers.

The reporting location for this position is 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  This position will work under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I to support these important programs. Our location has many great amenities including, on-site cafe, local eateries and fitness center; public transit including suburban bus lines, transit incentives, public parking and more. We offer a cooperative work environment that values innovative thinking, collaborative approaches, and enthusiasm for learning and continued job growth.

The Park and Recreation Specialist performs a variety of analytical and administrative support functions which include preparing grant agreements, contracts, and correspondence, updating tracking systems, working in FI$Cal, updating online grant software programs and webpages, and scoring grant applications.

This position requires that the incumbent maintain regular consistent, predictable attendance, exercise good judgment, and follow federal, State, and Department regulations, policies, procedures, and processes in carrying out his/her work.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Deborah Holmes at (916) 902-8820 or at Deborah.Holmes@parks.ca.gov .  

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 .

Working Conditions

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 click .

Cubicle in a high-rise office building. Daily use of a personal computer and a variety of office software applications at a work station. Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Occasional overnight travel.

Special Requirements

• 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 restrictions.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Proficiency in Fi$Cal and Completed Staff Work. Ability to receive constructive feedback, make multiple revisions, and sustain an extensive training process. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Excellent grammar, math, technology, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to: follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; develop and manage complex documents; pay attention to detail and maintain strong organizational skills; keep accurate records; work independently and in a team environment; meet and deal tactfully with the public; prepare correspondence independently; exhibit and promote a positive, professional, willing attitude, and work well with others; prioritize workload in an ever-changing environment; be self-motivated, proactive, and have a strong work ethic.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-709-1068-003 and the Job Control # JC-521337 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.   Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements" section. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift

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