The reporting location for this position is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA. This position will work under the direction of Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.   

The Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (APRS) will provide project management and project support for planning projects in the Santa Cruz District including management plans, General Plans, environmental review and Project Evaluation Forms, community outreach, coordination with partners, property acquisition, rights of entry and real property management, project design and development, permitting, construction coordination and other park planning activities. The position performs independent work under supervision including analytical summaries of background information and research, preparing written project reports, completing permit applications and creating maps and graphics. The position will support coordination with  partners, stakeholders and public by organizing and speaking at outreach events, initiating meetings and events, facilitating meetings, keeping records and notes, producing public communications and updates, and providing administrative support. The position will manage projects including working with consultants, creating scopes of work and project agreements, reviewing contracts, directing the work of consultants and staff and tracking contract budgets and timelines.