County Park Ranger II

Exam# 26/68A41/07JA

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction plan for the future needs of the County manage infrastructure and county facilities and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works county roads and bridges county parks and county facilities.

Under general supervision this Peace Officer position patrols park facilities and provides law enforcement emergency medical and fire suppression services to protect county park and recreation properties park visitors and employees; enforces regulations and ordinances governing the county park system; collects and accounts for park use fees; answers questions and provides information to the public; performs semi-skilled maintenance and construction work to maintain and improve park facilities.

The County Park Ranger II is the journey-level peace officer in the series. Incumbents in this class perform the full scope of duties independently and have peace officer powers as defined in Section 830.31b of the Penal Code. These powers are utilized in the protection of natural park resources and the maintenance of order security and safety in the county park systems.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

• Performs law enforcement functions by patrolling park areas to protect property and visitors and enforce California Motor Vehicle Code boating law Fish and Game Code other penal health safety codes and other applicable state and county codes and ordinances; issues written citations performs field interrogations and makes arrests; may testify in court as arresting officer or supporting witness
• Performs emergency response duties including law enforcement administering first aid and/or CPR and fire suppression
• Responds verbally or in writing to public or other agency inquiries regarding park operations and facilities; maintains records and files; prepares a variety of reports such as those regarding incidents accidents injuries arrests citations and applications of pesticide
• Operates various light and heavy equipment vehicles and motor boats
• Inspects parks area for safety hazards vandalism and damage; takes immediate action and/or refers to appropriate maintenance staff

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

One (1) year performing a variety of general grounds maintenance park operations and law enforcement duties comparable to County Park Ranger I with Monterey County;

OR

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing a variety of general grounds maintenance and law enforcement duties in a public contact setting;

AND

Completion of all major coursework for a Associates Degree from an accredited college in parks management environmental or natural resources management recreational management forestry criminal justice police administration or a closely related field.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

• Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029 and 1031 incumbent must meet minimum standards for peace officers as follows:

1. Maintain citizenship of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
2. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
3. Complete and successfully pass Live Scan fingerprinting for purposes of search of local state and national files to disclose any criminal record
4. Demonstrate good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation
5. Graduate high school or pass the general education development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level
6. Must be found after examination by a licensed physician and/or surgeon to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect his/her exercise of the powers of a peace officer
7. Successfully pass a Voice Stress Analysis or Polygraph Test

• Obtain and maintain current certification at time of appointment :
  1. BasicProviderCPRandTitle22BasicFirstAidcertification
  2. P.C.832LawsofArrestcertification
  3. Wildlandfire training
  4. Boating enforcement school training
  5. First Responder Medical certification
• Successfullymaintainfirearmsqualificationanddefensivetacticscertification
• Mayberequiredtopassphysicalagilityexam
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency
• Wear a uniform and present a neat appearance
• Safely drive and operate small and/or large water vessels as appropriate in the performance

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Q Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

• As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.