Park Ranger

Do you enjoy working outside? Do you want to make a difference in the Rancho Cucamonga community? Working as a Rancho Cucamonga Park Ranger might be the right opportunity for you. 

When you join Team RC, whether you're front-and-center or behind-the-scenes, you can rest assured that your work makes an impact in the community you serve. Our enthusiasm for public service and commitment to continuous learning help Team RC focus on what really matters…service and people.

So, get comfortable, grab a snack, and apply to join Team RC.

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• 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.

For more information on this position, please visit the job description here.

Education and/or Experience: 

Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of 2 years of experience in extensive public contact and community relations, as well as interpreting and enforcing regulations, preferably in a park setting. Previous experience as a Park Ranger and experience enforcing ordinances and park rules is desired. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in parks and recreation, natural resource management, or a 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, park facilities, general park maintenance; 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, and current computer software.
• Radio communication protocols, safe driving and cycling rules and practices, vehicle operations, basic fire suppression techniques, and basic traffic control methods.

Ability to:

• Effectively enforce policies, rules, and laws; exercise good judgement, 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, climb hills, stairs, and uneven terrain, and 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 calmly and effectively, including providing basic first aid and CPR.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a good driving record and be insurable by the City's insurance provider is a condition of employment. Within 6 months of employment completion, required trainings and certifications, including but not limited to P.C. 832 training, Pepper Spray, First Responder Certification, CPR, and First Aid

Subject to Department of Transportation regulations, including pre-employment drug testing, and subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to operate a motor vehicle and to inspect various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and make inspections; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field inspection work requiring frequent walking at inspection site areas to monitor performance and to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or mobile device and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance or the use of proper equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees who work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees are required to interact with and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures and are required to resolve conflicts and diffuse situations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us/RCjobs

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
• 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
• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.cityofrc.us

10500 Civic Center Dr.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 774-2418

Careers@CityofRC.us