Temporary Park Ranger I
Temporary Park Ranger I
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside County Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Park Ranger I to provide support in the Santa Ana River in Riverside.
Santa Ana RiverThis position will patrol the Santa Ana River areas beaches on foot or in a 4x4 vehicle enforcing county ordinance by gaining willful compliance from patrons of the wildlife area. The candidate will be required to repair fencing post signs pick up litter remove graffiti and clean up homeless encampments.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of common tools equipment and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance techniques. Know Word Excel and Field Maps (Collector) App. Experience with ArcGIS or other mapping software. Knowledge of County ordinances as well as state and federal regulations.
Incumbent will be exposed to extreme hot cold and wet weather for long periods of time. The position requires extensive hiking prolonged kneeling/bending ability to lift or carry 60 pounds or more and move or manipulate objects/equipment. Due to the area of work and where it is being conducted will be potentially exposed to living and dead wild and domestic animals and noxious plants including: rattlesnakes bees/wasps mountain lions dogs poison oak and stinging nettle.Incumbent will be exposed to extreme heat during the summer time.
Work Schedule: 5/40 - Wednesday & Thursday - OFF and will be required to work holidays
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - subject to change during summer hours
The Riverside CountyRegional Park and Open-Space Districtis a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people parks places and programs. Their mission is to acquire protect develop manage and interpret for the inspiration use and enjoyment of all people a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic recreational and historic importance.
Meet the Team!
TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary at-will basis.
TAP Benefits: OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Explain park policies rules regulations and County ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors the collection of fees the issuance of camping permits and the assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks.
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 park areas to promote an orderly and congenial atmosphere among park visitors and to resolve problems; issue warnings and citations under appropriate laws or ordinances for non-compliance of park regulations and if needed utilize law enforcement agencies to achieve compliance; may make appearances in court.
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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.)
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of natural resources conservation park management and general law enforcement; principles and practices of first aid and safety; methods and materials used in park interpretive programs.
Ability to: Read interpret and enforce appropriate laws and regulations in accordance with County policy; maintain records and prepare clear complete and concise reports; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other employees.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License will be required.
Assessment:Candidates will be required to take a general abilities assessment prior to being considered for any Park Ranger I position.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause return-to-duty and post-accident.
Additional Information:
For specific questions regarding this position contact Veronica Rodriguez at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Temp
