Park Ranger Supervisor Parks

La Quinta, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67430 - 84144

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.

Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking a Park Ranger Supervisor to join the Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park team.

The Park Ranger Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing the operations and management of Lake Cahuilla a 710-acre park with a variety of amenities including but not limited to trailer/RV campsites a fishing lake horseback trails a beachfront style pooland playgrounds. The Park Ranger Supervisor will manage the budget and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) supervise Park Rangers and other staff including volunteers and work release workers monitor and patrol the park and collaborate with public agencies and service providers to implement effective solutions while communicating progress toward program goals.

Competitive candidates will have experience working in a park or open-space environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills in customer service and conflict resolution. They should be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge of centralized maintenance software systems and a valid Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (AFO) is highly desirable.

The Park Maintenance Supervisor - Parks is a supervisory level classification and reports to an Area Park Manager. Incumbents are assigned to a County park area which has intensive maintenance needs due to having numerous recreational and camping facilities heavy public use and extensive development.

Work Schedule:This position follows a5/40 schedule Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Availability to work weekends holidays and overtime will be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs.

**Uniforms are providedconsisting of a shirt and pants. **

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is 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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan schedule assign supervise and evaluate the work of staff engaged in the operations of a County park area; train Park Rangers in outdoor education and interpretive programs first aid techniques and departmental practices policies and procedures.

Interpret and explain park policies rules regulations and ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors collection of fees issuance of camping permits and assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks.

Interpret the natural and historical features of the park area to visitors.

Present lectures pertaining to area development and local flora and fauna and attend and evaluate presentations of subordinates; assist in reviewing plans and specifications for park site projects and recommend modifications.

Participate in hiring promoting disciplining and terminating subordinate personnel; 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 the United States Forest Service.

Plan and assist with promotions and special events.

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.

Will make court appearances; maintain records and prepare reports; requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work.

Supervise and serve as the project lead on Open-Space Reserve projects which includes seasonal patrol scheduling habitat improvement and creation projects prescribed burns and vegetation management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.

AND

Experience:Two years of working in the operations maintenance development or protection of a park forest public recreational or historical area which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities and enforcing laws and ordinances.

OPTION II

Experience:Six years of working in the operations maintenance development or protection of a park forest or public recreational or historical area which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities and enforcing laws and ordinances.

(College level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to four years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

***Please note: If you are using educational units to qualify proof must be provided by the closing deadline and attached to your application for consideration.***

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; park policies and procedures; 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; public relations practices; state and County laws and ordinances.

Ability to:Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; 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.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Incumbents must possessvalid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED.
Within six months of employment incumbents must possess valid certificates in Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (AFO) and have successfully completed PC 832.

Essential Physical abilities:Independent body mobility to stand and move up to eight hours daily perform lifting carrying pushing or pulling for examplehabitat restoration fence repairs and removing debris left behind from encampments.

Physical Exposure:The Park Ranger Supervisor - Parks position requires frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions (cold rain etc.) and excessive heat with temperatures reaching 120 degrees. May interact or see/come across wildlife (plants animals and exposure to animal smells).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position contact the Silvia Trammell 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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 .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe 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.Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking a Park Ranger Supervisor to join the Lake...