California State Parks Career Opportunities

Our Mission
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.

California State Parks manages more than 270 park units statewide, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California. These treasures are as diverse as California: From the last stands of primeval redwood forests to vast expanses of fragile desert; from the lofty Sierra Nevada to the broad sandy beaches of our southern coast; and from the opulence of Hearst Castle to the vestiges of colonial Russia.....California State Parks is the best of California's natural and cultural history.

California State Parks contains the largest and most diverse natural and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation. State park units include underwater preserves, natural and cultural reserves, state beaches, reservoirs, recreation areas, wilderness areas, historic parks, historic homes, museums and visitor centers; as well as lighthouses, ghost towns, waterslides, conference centers, and off-highway vehicle parks. These parks protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats, while providing unsurpassed recreational opportunities and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Responsible for almost one-third of California's scenic coastline, California State Parks also manages the state's finest coastal wetlands, estuaries, beaches, and dune systems. Our workplace consists of nearly 1.4 million acres, with over 280 miles of coastline; 625 miles of lake and river frontage; nearly 15,000 campsites; and 3,000 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Our workforce consists of dedicated professionals who provide for the protection, resource management, maintenance and administration of the State Park system.

Great People - Great Parks - Great Careers