Location: Temecula,CA, USA
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The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District seeks a Park Ranger who will support the Lake Skinner Recreation Area. The position will be filled at either the I or II level.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Winchester, CA, beautiful Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers visitors expansive natural vistas and invigorating recreational opportunities, including camping, picnicking, splash pad, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing.
The Park Ranger will be responsible for maintaining public safety in the park and this can take shape in many forms. Park Rangers enforce rules and regulations, perform boat patrols, assist at the kiosk, perform some maintenance, problem solve park issues, and perform janitorial style work which can include restroom cleaning, fish cleaner cleaning, and a host of other tasks.
The ideal candidate will have a background in open-space reserve, boat operation, forestry, or parks, along with extensive customer service experience. Prior knowledge of First Aid/CPR, pools/splash pads, or animal handling is highly desirable.
Uniforms are provided.
The working schedule will be a 5/40, with varied days off (likely two consecutive days off midweek) and will include nights, holidays, and weekends.
Incumbents are expected to progress to the Park Ranger II level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level and satisfactory job performance.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.
* Explain park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, the collection of fees, the issuance of camping permits, and the assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks.
* Participate in custodial duties and the maintenance and cleanup of park structures and grounds; work with park maintenance personnel on minor construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park structures, facilities, and grounds.
* Answer public inquiries and complaints concerning park operations and maintenance.
* Provide assistance in emergency situations; maintain fire prevention standards and practices as established by the State Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention and the United States Forest Service.
* Patrol park areas to promote an orderly and congenial atmosphere among park visitors, and to resolve problems; issue warnings and citations under appropriate laws or ordinances for non-compliance of park regulations, and if needed, utilize law enforcement agencies to achieve compliance; may make appearances in court.
* Patrol open-space, wildlife habitat reserves, and conservation land to communicate and ensure compliance with park regulations, laws, and ordinances; work with maintenance personnel to maintain signs and access controls.
* Plan and participate in habitat creation and restoration; assist in the planning of prescribed burns with County, state, and federal fire agencies.
* Monitor and participate in court referral/ work release programs.
* Maintain records and prepare reports.
PARK RANGER I ($42,853.57 - $58,313.96 Annually)
Experience: Two years of interacting with the public that included conflict resolution and customer service or customer support. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
Other Requirements: Within 12 months of employment, incumbents must possess valid certificates in First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA, and have successfully completed PC 832.
PARK RANGER II ($46,315.43 - $63,085.54 Annually)
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment.
OPTION II
Experience: Three years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to three years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
OPTION III
Experience: One year as a Park Ranger I with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
Other Requirements: Incumbents must possess valid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED. Within the first six months of employment, incumbents must successfully complete P.C. 832. Within one year of employment, incumbents must possess a valid certificate in Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA.
If you are applying for the Level II, you must upload your valid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED with your application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Assessment: Candidates will be required to take a general abilities assessment prior to being considered for any Park Ranger position.
Physical Requirements: Rangers lift, carry, stand, walk, bend, and are generally very active in an outdoor setting where they encounter varied weather conditions, a variety of animals, a variety of guests, sometimes all in the same 8 hour shift. Rangers should be able to walk shoreline patrol, be able to lift heavy items as needed, sitting, squatting,
Environmental Requirements: It can be hot, cold, light, dark and park rangers encounter animals of all sorts and in various conditions. Rangers work outside and will be exposed to all types of weather, animals of all sorts (any may have to interact with them) including skunks, ground squirrels, fish, snakes, and spiders to name a few.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Silvia Trammell at ...@rivco.org.
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