Heroes Hall Supervisor

Under general direction, the Heroes Hall Supervisor serves as a member of the OC Fair & Event Center's operations management team to plan, develop, design, implement, promote and supervise Heroes Hall Museum and Education Center.

As part of the State's efforts to address ongoing budget shortfalls, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, the Personal Leave Program 2025 [PLP] will be in effect. This consists of a 3% pay reduction in base monthly salary in exchange for an accrual of 5 hours of PLP leave per month. The salary range included in the job advertisement does not reflect the reduction in pay.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY MANAGER I, DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-490516

Position #(s):
019-000-4832-XXX

Working Title:
Heroes Hall Supervisor

Classification:
DEPUTY MANAGER I, DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION $5,930.00 - $7,367.00 15% Recruitment and Retention ($889.50 to $1,105.05 per month)

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Orange County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is a state agency under jurisdiction of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The governing authority is a nine-member Board of Directors.

OCFEC is located in Costa Mesa, California on 130 acres that include educational assets like Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. With an annual budget of $50 + million, the organization produces a STEAM education event, Imaginology and the highly-anticipated OC Fair each year. The OC Fair is one of the top ten Fairs in the nation and top three in California. In addition to the annual OC Fair, promoters host over 150 year-round events on our beautiful grounds.

The organization employs approximately 120 full-time civil service employees and 300 part-time, temporary employees on a year-round basis. The organization also employs approximately 1,400 part-time staff members at fair time.

Department Website: https://ocfair.com/

Special Requirements Must be available to work 5 days per week, Wednesday through Sunday, on any shift between mid-July and mid-August and Heroes Hall events as needed .

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals 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.

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).

How To Apply
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Orange County Fair
N/A
Attn: Human Resources
32nd District Agricultural Association
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa , CA 92626

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Orange County Fair
N/A
Human Resources
32nd District Agricultural Association
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa , CA 92626

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Three or more years of increasingly responsible experience in an exhibit, theatre design, multimedia, museum or related environment.
• Knowledge of veterans' history and issues to develop educational exhibits for the public.
• Knowledge of personal narrative art to capture veterans' personal stories to develop educational exhibits for the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Heroes Hall Veterans Foundation, coworkers, business partners, individuals within the Veterans community and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to develop departmental operational budget on an annual basis and manage costs to remain within approved budgetary parameters for the year
• Ability to analyze and resolve customer service issues related to Heroes Hall to ensure the highest level of customer service
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor and make sound decisions in stressful situations in order to complete assigned work safely and efficiently
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively (e.g., supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, patrons, employees of other departments and all of the OC Fair and Event Center) to complete department tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to be a strong team leader through the use of a multifaceted leadership skill set (e.g., setting and upholding expectations, coaching, moral building), under the supervision of the Exhibits & Education Director.
• Ability to organize, present, and communicate information effectively through concept to finished design
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delegating tasks to meet department deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to work with museum collections and exhibits to develop community-based programming and materials to promote both permanent and visiting collections.
• Ability to coordinate public events and ceremonies to strengthen the outreach of Heroes Hall.
• Ability to research and curate museums to create educational opportunities for the visitors of Heroes Hall.
• Ability to develop partnerships with other agencies and nonprofit organizations to expand educational programming
• Ability to effectively develop and promote the Heroes Hall volunteer program.
• Personal characteristic of a willingness to work irregular hours and/or varying shifts, as requested, in order to maintain adequate coverage during hours of operation for the annual OCFEC and non-fair events.
• Personal characteristic to act with integrity and honesty to promote the mission of the OC Fair & Event Center.

Benefits

• CalPERS public pension plan
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plans
• Long-term disability
• Group legal coverage
• ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://ocfair.com/
Human Resources Contact:
Jesus Lara
(714) 708-1563
jlara@ocfair.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Representative
(714) 708-1563
OCFAIRJOBS@ocfair.com
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareers Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

*Please Note: Your application will be reviewed for attention to detail including but not limited to: missing information, conflicting information, incorrect dates, and/or typos. Please be sure you have completely reviewed your STD Form 678 thoroughly before submitting. If you would like to provide an explanation or would like to provide additional information, please include this information in a cover letter. No other documents will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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