Park Services Ranger I

THE AGENCY

The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services Facilities Procurement Special Services Parks Security and Business Support and is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies. It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery and foster the preservation of natural resources.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision patrols park facilities enforces rules regulations and ordinances governing county parks; answers questions provides park information presentations and direction to the public; performs general maintenance custodial grounds duties and repair of park facilities; provides direction to subordinate staff and volunteers; and performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in both customer service and enforcement of regulations enjoy working outdoors have related education in natural resources forest management outdoor recreation or a related area be adept at modern software based record keeping and be dedicated to ensuring park visitor satisfaction.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Educational Incentive- Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5% 3.5% or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associates Bachelors or Masters degree that is not required for the classification.
• Bilingual Incentive- Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I) $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Vacation Accrual- New regular full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase atyears of service.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Insurance Plans You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical dental and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Holidays- 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Pension Plan- Both you and the County contribute to the Countys Retirement Plan. If you are eligible you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
• Additional Benefits - Disability Plans Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: General Services Agency - Parks Department

Park Services Rangers I are represented by Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association (VCPPOA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies within the General Services Agency Parks Department. There are currently three (3) regular positions with the General Services Agency.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives registers and collects fees from park visitors and from the iron ranger fee payment boxes.
• Patrols park facilities to assist the general public and responds to inquiries from the public regarding park facilities and visually inspects facilities and grounds for safety hazards vandalism damage maintenance needs cleanliness and supplies.
• Counts gate receipts reconciles payments with park visitors; prepares funds for bank deposit updates software to account for drop in park visitors and campers; makes bank deposits.
• Enforces park regulations and California Motor Vehicle Code issues written citations and may testify in court.
• Assists in repair maintenance and fire hazard reduction activities on trails stream crossings picnic grounds campsites recreational areas parking lots restrooms and other areas within a county park facility; may operate light equipment such as mowers edgers blowers power saws and drills in the course of performing repair maintenance and fire hazard reduction activities.
• Responds to emergencies; performs and administers first aid and CPR and summons assistance; coordinates with the Sheriffs DepartmentCalifornia Highway Patrol and other public agencies.
• Writes narrative incident reports to document unusual events.
• Performs routine office work such as filing and record keeping.
• Plans and executes projects.
• May provide direction to and oversee activities of seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Performs related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: two (2) years of experience dealing with the interpretation of law enforcement or outdoor recreation and handling the maintenance custodial or repair of park facilities such as campgrounds picnic areas restrooms community centers and playgrounds.

Substitution: Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units of college level coursework may be substituted for one year of field experience.

If you are using education to substitute experience verification of completion of college coursework and/or a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required. Submit your college diploma and/or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name the conferred date and the major area of study to County Human Resources within three (3) business days of the recruitment closing date. If transcripts or grade reports are not submitted your application will be screened out and you will not be allowed to continue in the process.

You may submit transcripts using one of the following options:

• Attach the transcripts or grade reports to your application
• Email the transcripts to
• Mail to Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue #1060 Ventura CA 93009

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.

You must submit this documentation with your application a hard copy with a paper application or a scanned copy as an attachment for an online application. If you submit a hard copy with a paper application be sure its a copy; keep your original for future use as whatever you submit willnotbe returned to you. To attach a scanned copy to an online application use the Add Attachment(s) link in the Attachments section at the bottom of the page where you can edit the various sections of your application.

If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application include documents that show the name change (e.g. a marriage certificate).

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts weekends and holidays and adapt to seasonal variations in your daily start/end time; seasonal schedule changes are necessary to ensure coverage.
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully complete a PC832 course in Arrest Search and Seizure (40-hours course) and provide CPR First Aid Certificates (within first six months of employment).
• Must be willing to wear a uniform during working hours.
• Must be willing and able to work in an outdoors environment regardless of weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and able to engage in tasks requiring full range of motion and strength in all extremities.

DESIREDCompletion of an associate degree with an emphasis in natural resources forest management outdoor recreation or a field that is related to the knowledge skills and abilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Principles and practices for effective conservation of natural and park resources.
• Equipment policies procedures and strategies to promote secure parks sites and facilities.
• Basic facility grounds road and trail maintenance and repair custodial and landscape techniques as well as tools used in maintenance and repair.
• Basic math and time management.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply park ordinances laws and their interpretations.
• Work independently; analyze problems and use sound judgment in formulating solutions.
• Manage ones time to ensure all tasks are completed.
• Accurately add subtract multiply and divide in order to reconcile and total park gate receipts.
• Work effectively with subordinates peers superiors and the public.

FINAL FILING DATE:

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested.Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line please refer to our web site at . A paper application form can be obtained by calling . Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South. Victoria Avenue. L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE:If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please clickhere(Download PDF reader)for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue through the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION 100%: An un-proctored internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates knowledge of general cleaning/restroom cleaning basic math following written orders reading comprehension and parks patrol. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list for a period of 6 months.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record. For further information regarding this recruitment please contact Chinna Nahabedian by e-mail to or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura 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.