Chief Park Ranger

City-of-Sacrament

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking an experienced Chief Park Ranger to lead the Park Ranger Division within the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. This role oversees 14 full-time employees and ensures safe, lawful use of 243 parks and 4,360 acres.

You will enforce city ordinances and state law while directing day-to-day operations. Required are five years of supervisory experience in park or public safety settings, a California driver license, POST certification, and a

Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience supervising personnel performing ranger activities in a public recreational park or historic area, law enforcement work, or investigative work.
Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a position involving field investigations in code, ordinance, or regulation violations.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, park administration, recreation administration, natural resource management, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, park administration, recreation administration, natural resource management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Proof of Education: Submit education records and degrees; foreign degrees must be evaluated.
Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
Certification: POST Penal Code 832A Certificate is required at time of appointment.
First Aid/CPR Certificate: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certificate required at time of appointment.
Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions (California Government Code 1029).
Background: Must pass a background investigation including criminal history check, fingerprinting, and drug history.
Medical/Drug Test: Must pass medical examination and drug test.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, administer, and direct the work and development of the Park Ranger Division.
Develop field-training and mentoring programs.
Oversee the investigation of staff complaints, prepare corrective orders and actions.
Manage the development and implementation of long-range goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures; develop systems to enhance efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or park administration or related field

Associate degree in criminal justice, park administration, recreation administration, natural resource management or related field

Job description

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are weekly, every Thursday

Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

The City of Sacramento is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Park Ranger to lead the Park Ranger Division within the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. This position oversees 14 full-time employees, provides oversight for division operations, including enforcement of municipal code, to ensure the safe and lawful use of the City's 243 parks, parkways, bike trails, and open space areas spanning over 4,360 acres.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Chief Park Ranger is a single-position management-level classification and designated Peace Officer. The incumbent is responsible for the management, supervision, planning, administering the day-to-day operations of the Park Ranger Division to enforce the application of city ordinances, government codes, and state law related to the use of parks and public facilities of the city.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Limited supervision is provided by the Assistant Director, or other higher-level personnel. Directly and indirectly supervise lower-level supervisory and technical personnel.

Plan, organize, coordinate, administer, and direct the work and development of the Park Ranger Division.
Develop field-training and mentoring programs.
Oversee the investigation of staff complaints, complete the preparation and processing of appropriate corrective orders and acts.
Manage the development and implementation of long-range goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures. Develop and implement systems to enhance efficiency and evaluate impact.
Ensure compliance of division activities to pertinent codes, regulations, and guidelines. Work closely with public and private organizations or individuals to explain or coordinate proposed programs.
Manage the preparation of annual budgets, prepare recommendations for budget requests, and authorize and monitor expenditures.
Prepare or review reports for the Director, Council, boards, commissions and other organizations.
Serve on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Perform related work of a similar nature and level assigned.

Education

None

Experience

Five (5) years of experience supervising personnel performing ranger activities in a public recreational park or historical area, law enforcement work, or investigative work.

Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a position involving field investigations in code, ordinance, or regulation violations.

Substitution of Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, park administration, recreation administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

An associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, park administration, recreation administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Proof of Education

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications

Driver License

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.

Certification

Possession of a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Penal Code 832A Certificate is required at the time of appointment.
Possession of an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certificate is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Certification

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Felony Convictions

Free of felony convictions (California Government Code 1029).

Background

Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, and drug use history.

Medical/Drug Test

Must pass a medical examination and drug test.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work conditions

Incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Environmental Conditions

May work outside in various types of weather.

Physical Conditions