Lead Park Ranger
Lead Park Ranger
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$ 4221 - 5694
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Job Description
WHY JOIN #TEAMRC
Join the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a Park Ranger and play a vital role in preserving and protecting our beautiful parks trails and open spaces. This position is all about promoting safety enhancing community quality of life and engaging with the public in meaningful ways.
As part of a team that strives to be leaders in providing exceptional experiences and meaningful connections youll help create a welcoming and world-class community through outstanding service and thoughtful stewardship of our public spaces.
Youll be leading our part-time team of park rangers and park monitors responding to public needs and coordinating the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our parks running smoothly. While youll spend some time in the great outdoors the heart of this full-time role lies in your ability to organize communicate and support both the public and your team.
If you thrive in a community-focused environment enjoy tracking data or forecasting needs as much as a scenic trail and take pride in serving others this opportunity may be for you.
Here we dont just maintain parks we provide opportunities to play celebrate grow and create life-long memories in a positive and inclusive environment.
THIS POSITION MIGHT BE PERFECT FOR YOU IF:
- You enjoy being in nature outdoors as much as performing indoor administrative duties.
- You find satisfaction in organizing schedules reviewing logs and tracking public needs.
- You lead with positivity and know how to motivate a team.
- Youre great with the public and value clear respectful communication.
- You care about safety service and the role parks play in community wellbeing.
- You can juggle multiple responsibilities and remain calm under pressure
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Leading and Supporting the Team
- Providing day-to-day leadership and scheduling for part-time Park Rangers and Park Monitors.
- Offering training guidance and input on performance to ensure consistent high-quality service.
- Leading and participating in patrols of city parks trails open spaces and recreation facilities.
- Working evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Coordination
- Reviewing and managing daily logs field activity reports and incident summaries.
- Overseeing the park shelter and sports field reservation process.
- Tracking team activity and ensuring proper response and documentation.
- Organizing office work to efficiently handle citizen complaints and questions.
- Communicating with residents and businesses about park codes and safety procedures.
Public Engagement & Field Response
- Acting as a visible approachable resource in our parks answering questions and educating visitors.
- Responding to public complaints and resolving issues diplomatically.
- Enforcing City ordinances and park regulations including issuing administrative citations as needed.
- Investigating Park misuse safety hazards and reports of animals in distress.
- Supporting low-level calls for service assisting with first aid/CPR and coordinating with law enforcement or fire personnel when necessary.
Operations & Reporting
- Driving a city vehicle for patrol and field visits.
- Preparing written reports on incidents accidents and daily activities.
- Performing minor maintenance opening/closing facilities and setting up cones barricades or signage as needed.
This is a full-time entry-level position that plays a key role in both the field operations and behind-the-scenes coordination that keep our parks safe welcoming and well-run. If youre equal parts team leader problem-solver and public ambassador wed love to meet you!
This position may require working evenings weekends and holidays.
For more information on this position please visit the job descriptionhere.
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience:
Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum 4 years of experience of extensive public contact and community relations and interpreting and enforcing regulations preferably in a park setting. PC 832 certification desired. Previous experience as a Park Ranger and experience enforcing ordinances and park rules is desired. Associates or Bachelors Degree in parks and recreation natural resource management or a closely related field and bilingual English/Spanish is desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Organization andfunctional responsibilities of the Police Fire and Public Works and Community Services Departments; PC 832 requirements including citation preparation and arrest procedures City ordinances and rules First-Aid CPR Pepper Spray regulations and other emergency procedures.
- Parks trails open space and park facilities general park maintenance standards and principles of public relations customer service and visitor management;Principles of outdoor recreation interpretation and other types of visitor services.
- Principles of public speakingprinciples and techniques of supervision and management.
- Standard office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment record keeping current computer software.
- Radio communication protocols safe driving and cycling rules and practices vehicle operations basic fire suppression techniques basic traffic control methods.
Ability to:
- Effectively enforce policies rules and laws; exercise good judgment flexibility creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs and resolve conflicts among park/trail users
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- Walk hike bicycle ride and climb hills stairs and uneven terrainwork outdoors in all weather conditions
- Maintain records and prepare clear complete and concise reports; communicate effectively and appropriately on a two-way radio; make public presentations
- Work extended hours irregular rotating shifts alternative work schedules holidays and weekends;successfully complete required training and obtain required certifications and licenses
- Handle medical or other emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner including providing basic first aid and CPR
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License with a good driving record and be insurable by the Citys insurance provider is a condition of employment. Within 6 months of employment completion required trainings and certifications including but not limited to P.C. 832 training Pepper Spray First Responder Certification CPR and First Aid
Subject to Department of Transportation regulations including pre-employment drug testing and subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength stamina and mobility to operate a motor vehicle and to inspect various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and make inspections; and hearing and speech to communicate in person before groups and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field inspection work requiring frequent walking at inspection site areas to monitor performance and to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or mobile device and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend stoop kneel reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance or the use of proper equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees who work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions hazards vibration confining workspace chemicals mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees are required to interact with and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures and are required to resolve conflicts and diffuse situations.
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
Successful candidates shall be required to:
- Complete a verification form designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; and
- Pass a pre-employment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Test and drug screen;
- Provide proof of a valid California drivers license and be insurable; and
- Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established..
If hired candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United accordance the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security and SocialSecurity Administration with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify the Federal Governments online employment eligibility verification system please visit.
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity addition the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Applicants may wish to visit the Citys official website at for more information.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity addition the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Applicants may wish to visit the Citys official website for more information.APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730
Employment Type
Full-Time
