- What is a typical day like as an Interpreter I? (Answer)
- What is a typical day like as an Interpreter II? (Answer)
- What is a typical day like as an Interpreter III? (Answer)
- How much does an interpreter make? (Answer)
- What is the best way for me to get my foot-in-the-door as a State Park Interpreter? (Answer)
- What are the work hours? (Answer)
- How can I convey my qualifications to be considered for this position? (Answer)
- Is housing available? (Answer)
- How can I apply for this position? (Answer)
- What are the citizen requirements to become an interpreter? (Answer)
- Do I need a California Driver’s License for this position? (Answer)
- Which internet browser is best for applying online? (Answer)
- Who do I contact if I have issues with taking an exam? (Answer)
- What are the typical tasks of an Interpreter I?
Connecting visitors with the parks historical and cultural backgrounds through park programs is one of the many tasks of an Interpreter I. An Interpreter I can assist in planning, developing, and researching portions of large interpretive projects; direct the work of intermittent staff on small interpretive projects; perform the less difficult research and development of material for interpretive projects; maintains a reference library, and photographic and specimen collections; compiles information and prepares reports and other interpretive material; assist in training intermittent and other staff in interpretive methods and techniques; assist in the planning and development of material for interpretive exhibits.
- What are the typical tasks of an Interpreter II?
An Interpreter II plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates major interpretive projects; performs the most difficult research and development of interpretive material; compiles and evaluates interpretive material and develops reports on interpretive projects; reviews and assists in the development of budget requests; develops uniform interpretive standards and provides criteria for standardizing interpretive materials and presentations; assists in the review of State Park development plans as they relate to interpretive activities; represents the Department at meetings and functions with community and professional organizations involving interpretive projects; acts in a lead capacity; trains staff in interpretive methods and techniques.
- What are the typical tasks of an Interpreter III?
This is the full supervisory level within the State Park Interpreter series. Incumbents in this class will be responsible for supervising and directing a program unit within the Interpretive Services Section of the Department. An Interpreter III plans, directs, and supervises the activities of a staff engaged in interpretive program activities; plans, develops, and implements statewide interpretive programs; coordinates the activities of interpretive program sections with other units in the Department; recommends policy with respect to acquisition and preservation of items of interpretive value; coordinates the Department's interpretive program with the programs of other departments; educational institutions, interpretive associations, and other agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of staff; addresses interested groups; develops reports and other interpretive material.
- How much does an interpreter earn?
The monthly salary for a State Park Interpreter I is $4,276.00 - 5,354.00. The monthly salary for a State Park Interpreter II: $4,905.00 - 6,142.00. The monthly salary for a State Park Interpreter III: $6,096.00 - 7,574.00.
- What is the best way for me to get my foot-in-the-door as a State Park Interpreter?
Our seasonal and part-time positions are one of the best ways to join our team and become a competitive candidate for full-time positions. Please visit the seasonal jobs webpage for more information. We also recommend visitors to view our volunteer opportunities page to gain hands-on experience at their local state park.
- What are the work hours?
Scheduled work hours can vary and are normally listed on the duty statement for the specific position. Work hours can include some nights and weekends.
- How can I convey my qualifications to be considered for this position?
Read the duty statement and job bulletin thoroughly since it specifies the expected job tasks, knowledge, and abilities. Be extremely detail oriented and use buzz words when listing all relevant job experience on your application and Statement of Qualifications [SOQ] (if applicable).
- Is housing available?
State Housing may be available depending on the position. Read the job announcement thoroughly and reach out to the job contact that is listed in the career opportunity bulletin or job advertisement for further information.
- How can I apply for this position?
You can apply for this position in three steps: Create your CalCareers account, take the exam/assessment for the position you are interested in, and submit your application package for the position. The job announcement has the instructions to apply so be sure to read them carefully.
- What are the citizen requirements to become an interpreter?
You will need the right to work documents to work in this position, such as a permanent resident card or an Employment Authorization Document.
- Do I need a California Driver’s License for this position?
For most of our Interpreter positions, you do need a California Driver’s license by the time you start the job. The job announcement will indicate if this is a special requirement. If you do not have a Driver’s License when you apply, state on your application that you are going to obtain one if it is required.
- Which internet browser is best for taking the exam and applying online?
Chrome or Microsoft edge work best.
- Who do I contact if I have issues with taking an exam?
Please reach out to the California Department of Human Resources at 1-866-844-8671.
