AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL) (534127) — AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICIAN)

Audio-Visual Specialist (Technician)Department of Parks & Recreation$34.79 - $43.54 per Hour New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/16/2026Audio Visual Specialist (Technical) (Permanent Intermittent) - Communications and MarketingThe reporting location is at 4940 Lang Avenue, McClellan Park, CA 95652. This position will work under the direct supervision of an Information Officer II and also the deputy director of Communications and Marketing Division.This position is in the Communications and Marketing Division, but the incumbent will be working on projects throughout all the districts and divisions statewide as required. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Communications and Marketing and the immediate supervision of the Information Officer II, the incumbent is responsible for developing and editing video and digital content for the Communications and Marketing Division and content needed statewide. This includes all 21 districts, the Division of Boating and Waterways, the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, the Office of Historic Preservation, and any divisions/programs in the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The incumbent will organize and categorize video content on internal and external sources for use by DPR staff, partners, media and the public.This position is designated as Telework Eligible - Remote Centered. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.Training and Development Assignments may be considered. Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required. 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. Occasional travel may be required.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Adeline Yee at 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.Office setting to log and edit videos, in addition to shooting videos in the field. Carries video and digital gear including a camera, drone, tripod, lighting, and any necessary equipment to perform their duties. Drives long distances and sometimes to remote areas.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.You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)Job Code #: JC- Position #(s): Working Title: Audio-Visual Specialist (Technician) Classification: Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical) $34.79 - $43.54Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Sacramento CountyTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 HoursThe 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: 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.The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) a(n) Remote Pilot Certificate FAA Part 107 License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.Possession of a valid class "C" Driver's License is required. Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107) to fly a drone. Required to travel and sometimes work evenings and weekends to accommodate media/special events and necessary deadlines. 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 pages, 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. 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.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: 11/16/2026Individuals 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).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 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Parks & Recreation Administrative Services Division Attn: Class and Hiring P.O. Box Sacramento, CA Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Parks & Recreation Administrative Services Division Class and Hiring 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and state holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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