Park Ranger II

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is seeking Park Ranger II to assist in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of park grounds, equipment and facilities, and to oversee safety and cleanliness across county parks.

The role includes public information, fee collection, visitor registration, incident reporting, and enforcement of park rules in diverse outdoor settings, with travel between park sites as needed and some night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with the public in a park, recreation, or similar setting is preferred.
• Ability to operate and use maintenance tools and equipment responsibly.
• Experience with cash handling and reconciliation is a plus.
• Knowledge of park rules, safety practices, and public relations is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce park rules and promote visitor safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, operation, maintenance and repair of park grounds and facilities.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment, tools and vehicles as needed.
• Inform the public about park features and regulations and register visitors.
• Collect fees and coordinate use of park facilities; oversee cleanliness and safety inspections.

Skills

Work ethic

Public interaction

Communication skills

Cash handling

Tools and equipment use

Rule enforcement

Job description

The Job

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.

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 experience 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 the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

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.

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