Education & Interpretive Services Coordinator

Education & Interpretive Services Coordinator

Recruitment #0926-RA

Approximate Salary $4,465.89 - $5,428.32/month Opening Date 9/24/2026 1:00:00 PM Closing Date 10/26/ :59:00 PM Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Danielle Williams

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Parks Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Educational & Interpretive 0926 by Employment Services Team

KNOWLEDGE

Principles, methods and materials of conservation education in a zoo, aquarium or nature center setting; organizations and resources for environmental, conservation and zoo education; principles of educational psychology, statistic and research methodology; principles and practices of developing, preparing and presenting educational materials in written and exhibit form; principles of public relations; language mechanics and report writing principles and methods; methods for preparing and maintaining funding grants; personal computer systems and general office computer software.

ABILITY

Develop, implement and evaluate conservation education projects and programs; develop, coordinate and conduct workshops, training programs and public presentations; effectively express self orally and make presentations before groups; express self effectively in writing including preparing educational literature and related printed materials; operate computers and related software and apply computer applications to departmental functions; supervise and train subordinate staff; develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, public and private agencies, community groups and the general public.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility-Operation of a data entry device, sitting, frequent walking and standing, pushing/pulling, bending, driving; Lifting-Frequently 5-50 pounds or less; Vision-Good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; reading and close‑up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Normal dexterity and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone/radio and in person; Special Requirements–Working weekends; may require overtime, evening or weekend work; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration; occasional exposure to dangerous situations, including trauma, grief and death; working alone; Environmental-Exposure to varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
• Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
  • 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
  Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for health‑related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry‑over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.