Park Ranger II

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is recruiting Park Ranger II to support maintenance, safety, and public interactions across county parks. Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing park rules, registering visitors, collecting fees, and coordinating facility usage.

The ideal candidate has one year of relevant experience, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to operate maintenance equipment while ensuring a safe outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time equivalent experience in construction, retail, parks, project management or customer service with direct public contact.

Responsibilities

• Inform the public of park features and regulations while maintaining order and safety.
• Register visitors, collect fees, and coordinate park facility use.
• Oversee inspection and enforcement of cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Public safety

Tool operation

Tools

Maintenance equipment operation

Job description

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is currently recruiting for Park Ranger IIs 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 Ranger IIs 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.

This recruitment will be used to fill positions throughout the Regional Parks in San Bernardino County.

Parks and their locations are: Prado (Chino), Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario), Glen Helen (San Bernardino), Mojave Narrows (Victorville), Mojave River Forks (Hesperia), 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 350 people, 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/.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

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 https://parks.sbcounty.gov/ for a listing of county-wide park locations.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

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 experience section of the application.

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.

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

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.