Job DescriptionCity of ClaremontThe City of Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles that is unlike any community in Southern California. Sunset Magazine named Claremont The Best Suburb in the West. Money Magazine listed Claremont as one of the Best Places to Live. The City has won awards in environmental stewardship, municipal budgeting, urban planning, and recreational programming. The 2500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is a regional destination, attracting visitors from across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond!Being the best is a philosophy Claremont employees put into practice every day. The City has a reputation for being a premier city in California, with cutting edge programs and a dedication to the public engagement process. If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....
- Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
- Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
- The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?If you answered YES to these questions, then consider applying to be our next Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor!The PositionThe Recreation and Human Services Department is seeking a highly enthusiastic individual with naturalist and park ranger experience to serve as its next Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor staff, foster team building, and develop meaningful relationships with multiple stakeholder groups, such as the Friends of the Wilderness Park. A person with the ability to communicate clearly and facilitate consensus amongst different parties will thrive in this position.The Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the wilderness park and park ranger program, including trail maintenance, park improvements, habitat restoration, parking operations, enforcement, grant and sponsorship management, fire prevention, emergency response, implementation of the CHWP Master Plan, sports field allocations, and more.This is a unique position with multiple opportunities for development! With adequate training, the successful candidate may also help oversee contract classes, facility rentals, and front counter operations. If you are someone who has a passion for public service, is seeking a new challenge, and enjoys coming up with creative solutions, we strongly encourage you to apply!The hours of work for this position are Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (38-hour workweek), with every Friday off. However, this position may be required to work some early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. All staff is required to work special events including but not limited to the 4th of July, Halloween Spooktacular, Holiday Promenade, and Spring Celebration.Ideal CandidateAny combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: four years of experience in human services or recreation services, including one year of supervisory experience and a Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in recreation, human services, public administration, ecology, biology, criminal justice, or a related field. A valid Class C California driver's license and a good driving record are also required.The ideal candidate will also have:
- Experience in wildland management
- Knowledge of native flora and fauna
- Experience in trail maintenance and habitat restoration
- A PC 832 certificate, or be able to obtain one after hire
- Interpretive programming experience
- Proven track record of managing grant fundsAdditional InformationTHE COMMUNITYLocated 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California. Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe Wilderness Park Supervisor offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefit package, including:
- 3% Negotiated Salary Increase 7/1/25 and 7/1/26
- $1,500 a month for medical allowance
- 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members), Employee pays 7% of salary; 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member) Employee pays 6.5% of salary
- Monday through Thursday schedule 38 hours per week
- 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
- 123 holiday and floating holiday hours
- 56 hours of Administrative Leave
- 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
- $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONThe City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr