Parks Interpretive Program Supervisor

• Develops, supervises, coordinates, conducts, evaluates, and provides technical staff assistance on a variety of department-wide and community-based interpretive programs;

• Supervises interpretive staff and/or volunteers with planning, coordinating, designing, presenting, and preparing informational exhibits, events, and/or regional projects located throughout the regional park systems;

• Supervises, coordinates, assigns, trains, reviews, evaluates, and coaches assigned interpretive staff, 

• Supervises the operational budget for the department-wide Interpretive Program;

• Prepares, reviews, and/or manages service agreements and contracts related to park interpretive programs and/or facilities;

• Develops, reviews, and approves department-wide interpretive program material including but not limited to, plans, brochures, booklets, signage, program content, events, walks, lectures and tours prepared by staff;

• Oversees the maintenance of multiple visitor center facilities and their related exhibits, interactive displays, audio-visual presentations, and educational materials;

• Maintains community-based relationships with schools and other organizations in the areas of interpretation;

• Prepares and maintains clear and concise records and reports regarding the Parks Department Interpretive Program activities;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

• Completion of a certified Interpretation Training Program before completion of the probationary period.

• Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate before completion of the probationary period.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help.

A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

• Principles and methods of natural science, cultural history, and/or other park related interpretation programs;

• Natural resource conservation, park management, and general ordinances relevant to Parks and Recreation;

• Program development, coordination, and evaluation as it applies to an interpretive program; 

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, scheduling, training, and development;

• Principles of organization and administration of fiscal, personnel and related aspects of park program management;

• Data collection and analysis for the purpose of evaluating interpretation services and or programs;

• Principles of public speaking and presentation; Principles, and practices of first aid and safety;

• Audiovisual equipment, interpretive application software, and other related material and equipment for interpretive presentations, exhibits, and activities;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

• Develop, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate interpretive programs in a Regional Parks and Recreation Department;

• Review, update, implement, and coordinate strategic planning for department-wide interpretive programs;

• Prepare and administer operation budget for the Interpretive Program, including Performance-Based-Budget development and implementation and staff resource allocation;

• Maintain current in the methods and techniques of park interpretation, natural science theory, and cultural history;

• Direct and supervise the work of others;

• Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports, including the preparation of budget recommendations and justifications;

• Read, interpret, and understand the laws, ordinances, and regulations to perform training and staff development functions relevant to Parks and Recreation;

• Collect and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating interpretation services and or programs;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;

• Use computer systems and applications.

• Must work weekends, holidays, special events, or other irregular hours;

• Conform to departmental uniform standards;

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time;

• Stoop, bend, reach, grasp, and manipulate small objects with hands.