PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

Job Description and Duties

The reporting location for this position is Statewide Crew Office in McClellan, CA. This position will work under the general direction of Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.

The Park Maintenance Chief I (PMCI) serves as a first-level supervisor responsible for the management of the departmental Statewide Heavy Equipment Program. As the first-level supervisor, the PMCI will manage equipment operation, project implementation, training, regulatory compliance and supervision.

The incumbent maintains cooperative professional relationships within the community to further the philosophy and purposes of the State Parks System and ensure clear, direct contact is maintained with local, State, Federal and outside entities with similar roles and responsibilities. The Park Maintenance Chief I works directly with District and Headquarters staff and is responsible for keeping District and Headquarters management informed of progress on projects, controversial or sensitive issues, and the overall status of the program.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position will be subject to the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Lorraine Turner at (530) 523-3024 or at lorraine.turner@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 Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Daily and frequent use of personal computer and a variety of office software applications at a workstation; sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Work environment will have moderate exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as extreme temperatures and unusual weather, dirt, dust fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises, may involve some exposure to aggressive visitors; will work outside of office in a park setting and walk on uneven ground; may lift up to 40 lbs.

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 here.

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.

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

A Basic 32 Wildland Firefighting certificate or equivalent

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.

• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).