Park Ranger II [United States]

 

The Job

Regional Parks is currently recruiting for Park Rangers II who assist in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of grounds, equipment, and facilities; operate, maintain and repair various equipment, tools, and vehicles; and order supplies and equipment. Park Rangers II inform the public of park features and regulations; maintain order and security; report incidents of injury and vandalism; register visitors; collect fees and coordinate the use of park facilities; and oversee the inspection and enforcement of standards of cleanliness, sanitation and safety.

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The eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County. Parks and their locations are: Prado (Chino), Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario), Glen Helen (San Bernardino), Mojave Narrows (Victorville), Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, near Barstow), and Yucaipa (Yucaipa).

For more detailed information, refer to the Park Ranger II job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are: Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds. Seven(7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV's, dry to full hook-ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River. For more information, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check which includes fingerprints, medical exam, and review of employment history.

Work Schedule: Employees are on-call as necessary and are required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical: This position requires frequent lifting, carrying and moving of items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds as well as walking, standing, kneeling, stooping and climbing on uneven surfaces. Employees work outdoors year-round often under extreme weather conditions.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation. Please visit the Regional Parks Department website at www.sbcounty.gov/parks for a listing of county-wide park locations.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a construction, retail, parks, project management or customer service related industry, such as a recreational environment, logistics/operations, or hospitality which includes direct, in-person contact with the general public as primary duty of the job.

• Experience must be clearly detailed on the work history section of the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to work hard, manage, and complete assigned projects in a thorough and efficient manner.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills that demonstrate a can-do positive disposition.
• The ability to use tools and maintenance related vehicles in a responsible and productive manner.
• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation.
• The knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, as well as the ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a particular job.
• The ability to enforce park rules and regulations and promote good public relations.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm Friday, June 9, 2023. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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