DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT I, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERIES

Job Posting: DEPUTY DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Department of Parks \& Recreation JC\-534756* DEPUTY DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT I, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERIES $10,967\.00 \- $15,006\.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. **Final Filing Date:** **11/6/2026** **Application Methods:**Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop\-off Print Job Save Job ### **Job Description and Duties** **DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT I / SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT** The reporting location for this position is the San Diego Coast District Office in San Diego, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the District Superintendent II. The District Superintendent I (DS I) serves as the direct supervisor for all the Core Program Managers in the District including Administration, Facilities Development, Natural and Cultural Resources, Interpretation, Public Safety, and the North, Tijuana Estuary, and Historic Sectors. The DS I also oversees the District's liaisons with cooperating associations, non\-profit partners, Proud Partners, volunteer groups, and community groups. The DS I should possess strong interpersonal sensitivity, written and verbal communication skills, decision\-making skills, positive leadership skills, as well as tact and diplomacy. The DS I is expected to develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, the media, and the legislative and executive branches; analyze complex problems and policies, and recommend effective courses of actions. Training and development assigments may be considered. This position requires a valid class C driver’s license and a clean driving history. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards. This position is designated as not telework eligible. **State housing is not available.** For further information regarding this position, please contact Lisa Adams at Lisa.Adams@parks.ca.gov or 619\-688\-3260\. **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** 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. ### **Position Details** **Job Code \#:** JC\-534756 **Position \#(s):** 549\-935\-0969\-001 **Working Title:** **DEPUTY DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT** **Classification:** DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT I, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERIES $10,967\.00 \- $15,006\.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. **\# of Positions:** 1 **Work Location:** San Diego County **Telework:** In Office **Job Type:** Permanent, Full Time ### **Department Information** 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. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov ### **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. **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. ### **Application Instructions** Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 11/6/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678\) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Parks \& Recreation Administrative Services Division Attn: Classification \& Hiring P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296\-0001 Address for Drop\-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Parks \& Recreation Administrative Services Division Classification \& Hiring 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Monday\-Friday, excluding weekends and state holidays. 08:00 AM \- 05:00 PM 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on 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: Must be able to read and write English, follow instructions, and work independently. ### **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\-720\-0969\-001 and the Job Control \# JC\-534756 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. ### **Eligibility Information** To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements: * **List Eligibility** – Successfully complete the civil service exam for District Superintendent 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). In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above. ### **Equal Opportunity Employer** The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug\-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.