Park Ranger

City-of-Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Leave accruals (vacation and sick)

City paid retirement health plan (HRA)

Deferred compensation

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

The City of Fairfield invites applications for the Park Ranger position. The role protects and enhances Fairfield’s parks, open spaces, and recreational areas through public safety, resource stewardship, visitor services, and operations.

The Ranger will patrol Rockville Hills Regional Park and Dunnell property, assist with maintenance, coordinate volunteers and interpretive programs, and support inspections and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in regional park and open space management (full-time paid park ranger or similar).
• Training in visitor services, public safety, resource protection, and trail maintenance.
• Desirable: experience or training in wildland firefighting and law enforcement resource management.

Responsibilities

• Patrols City open space lands, Rockville Hills Regional Park, and Dunnell property.
• Support visitors, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate volunteer and interpretive programs and assist with park operations.

Skills

Public safety

Visitor services

Resource protection

Park operations

Emergency response

Education

Environmental/Natural Resources related degree (two or four-year college)

Job description

Park Ranger

The City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Park Ranger!

The Park Ranger plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing Fairfield’s parks, open space, and recreational areas through public safety, resource stewardship, visitor services, and park operations. This role patrols City open space lands, Rockville Hills Regional Park, and the Dunnell property; supports visitors; assists with inspections, maintenance, and repairs; and helps coordinate volunteer and interpretive programs.

IMPORTANT DATES

Filing Deadline: Monday September 14, 2026

First Review of Candidates: September 15-28, 2026

First Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for late September/early October (in-person)

ABOUT FAIRFIELD

Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento in the North Bay Area. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 123,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. Fairfield offers a regional shopping center, a large auto mall, and is home to Travis Air Force Base, the County’s largest employer. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City’s well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Estimated Total Compensation: $129,194 - $148,824*

| Base Salary: $88,071 - $107,050

*The estimated total compensation includes base salary and the annualized value of employer-paid benefits and contributions, such as deferred compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, retiree health contributions, and other applicable benefits. Actual compensation and benefit values may vary based on individual benefit elections, coverage levels, and length of service.

The position is represented by the Fairfield Employee's Association ("FEA") and offers a robust benefits package featuring generous retirement contributions and leave accruals.

Key benefits include:

• CalPERS pension (Classic 2.5% @ 55 OR 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS member)
• Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
• 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter Health, or Western Health
• 50 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
• City paid retirement health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and life insurance
• $75/month plus 1.0% of salary City paid deferred comp contribution (employee contribution is optional)
• A 9/80 work schedule

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Education equivalent to graduation with a two or four-year college degree in Environmental Management, Range Management, Botany, or Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources or closely related field is required.

• Three years of experience in regional park and open space management, operations and maintenance, at least one year of which must be a fulltime paid park ranger position, or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities.
  • This experience must include comprehensive training in park operations, such as training in visitor services, public safety, resource protection, facility and trail maintenance, emergency response, or park regulations and enforcement, etc.
• Experience or training in wildland fire fighting and law enforcement resource management or related fields is desirable.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is desirable when assigned duties involving vegetation management and pesticide application.
• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of being hired, a standard CPR card and a Standard First Aid card. However it is recommended the individual be a certified EMT.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.