Posting number: 26-85029-08
Department: Parks Department
Division: Reg Parks & Open-Space Dist
Job classification: PARK RANGER II - PARKS
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Riverside's Regional Parks and Open District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
The County of Riverside's Habitat and Open-Space Management District seeks to fill one Park Ranger I/II vacancy to support the Rancho Jurupa Regional Park located in Riverside.
The location to the park is: 4800 Crestmore Rd, Riverside, CA 92509
The Park Ranger is responsible for a variety of duties related to the daily operations, safety, and maintenance of County parks. Park Rangers play a vital role in providing excellent customer service, supporting fee collection and campground registration, engaging with visitors and community members, including the unhoused, enforcing rules and regulations, assisting with challenging situations, and resolving visitor issues. This position also requires conducting both vehicle and foot patrols. Familiarity with gas power tools such chainsaws, weed trimmers, and mowers as well as platforms such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and other relevant software. Experience with event set up and take down is also desired.
Competitive candidates will possess relevant experience with:
This position follows a 4/10 schedule (four days 10 hour shifts), with rotating days off. Depending on departmental needs, employees may be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays Uniforms will be provided.
Meet the Team!
Both Levels
• Explain and enforce park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, the collection of fees.
• Participate in custodial duties and the maintenance and cleanup of park structures and grounds; work with park maintenance personnel on minor construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park structures, facilities, and grounds.
• Answer public inquiries and complaints concerning park operations and maintenance.
• Provide assistance in emergency situations; maintain fire prevention standards and practices as established by the State Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention and the United States Forest Service.
• Patrol open-space, wildlife habitat reserves, and conservation land to communicate and ensure compliance with park regulations, laws, and ordinances; work with maintenance personnel to maintain signs and access controls.
• Plan and participate in habitat creation and restoration; assist in the planning of prescribed burns with County, state, and federal fire agencies.
• Monitor and participate in court referral/ work release programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
Park Ranger II - Parks (in addition to the duties above)
• Train assigned staff in the safe and effective promotion, protection, and utilization of park resources at assigned parks and open-space and wildlife preserves.
• Interpret, explain and enforce park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances.
• Assist in reviewing plans and specifications for park site projects and recommend modifications.
•Requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work and on observed performance and attendance of subordinates.
Experience: Two years of interacting with the public that included conflict resolution and customer service or customer support. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
Physical Requirements:
The Park Ranger I/II position requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing, with frequent walking and hiking on uneven terrain. Duties include prolonged kneeling and bending, as well as lifting and carrying heavy concrete bags, fencing materials such as wire, and various tools, and the regular use of equipment.
Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants.
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or varamirez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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Riverside County is the fourth largest county in the State of California, stretching nearly 200 miles across and comprising over 7,200 square miles of fertile river valleys, low deserts, mountains, foothills and rolling plains. Riverside County shares borders with densely populated Los Angeles, Imperial, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties...extending from within 14 miles of the Pacific Ocean to the Colorado River.
