Park Ranger

This position might be perfect for you if:

• Being outdoors brings you joy.
• You enjoy working in a picturesque community at the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest.
• You have a knack for interpreting and enforcing rules and regulations. You love interacting with the public and building working relationships. You are passionate about safety and helping others.

• Patrolling city parks, trails, and open spaces. There is nothing like fresh air. Enforcing City ordinances and park regulations.
• Issuing administrative and parking citations where necessary.
• Diffusing potentially difficult situations and providing support to law enforcement and fire officials where necessary. This is where we want you to break out those building relationship skills.
• Act as a public information source to park users; remember safety first.

Education and/or Experience: 
Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum 2 years of experience of extensive public contact and community relations, and interpreting and enforcing regulations, preferably in a park setting. Previous experience as a Park Ranger and experience enforcing ordinances and park rules is desired. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in parks and recreation, natural resource management or closely related field and bilingual English/Spanish is desired.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
Knowledge of:

• Organization and functional responsibilities of the Police, Fire and Public Works and Community Services Departments; PC 832 requirements, including citation preparation and arrest procedures, City ordinances and rules, First-Aid, CPR, Pepper Spray regulations and other emergency procedures
• Parks, trails, open space and park facilities, general park maintenance standards, and principles of public relations, customer service and visitor management; Principles of outdoor recreation, interpretation, and other types of visitor services.
• Principles of public speaking, principles and techniques of supervision and management.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, record keeping, current computer software.
• Radio communication protocols, safe driving and cycling rules and practices, vehicle operations, basic fire suppression techniques, basic traffic control methods.

• Effectively enforce policies, rules and laws; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs and resolve conflicts among park/trail users. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees, communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences;. 
• Walk, hike, bicycle ride, and climb hills, stairs and uneven terrain, work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Maintain records and prepare clear, complete and concise reports; communicate effectively and appropriately on a two-way radio; make public presentations.
• Work extended hours, irregular rotating shifts, alternative work schedules, holidays and weekends; successfully complete required training and obtain required certifications and licenses
• Handle medical or other emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and CPR.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us/RCjobs. This position is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please review the recruitment timeline above for additional information.
 
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met.  All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.  Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City.  The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
 
Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Complete a verification form designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Test and drug screen;  
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.