Park Ranger I

**Final Filing Date**:This recruitment will close at 5:00 P.M. PST, Sunday, May 19, 2024

**Salary Range **(five steps):
Park Ranger I $29.15 - $35.43/ hour; $5,052 - $6,141/ month
Park Ranger II $33.14 - $40.28/ hour; $5,744 - $6,982/ month
- 4 day x 10 hour schedule, including weekend work_

**Park Ranger I**

**Summary**:
Under general supervision, performs skilled and unskilled maintenance duties and patrol; encourages the safe and effective promotion, protection and utilization of park resources and open-space preserves; and performs other related duties as assigned.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Patrols park areas to promote an orderly and congenial atmosphere among park visitors; issues warnings and citations for non-compliance of local park regulations and, if needed, utilizes law enforcement agencies to achieve compliance.
- Constructs, maintains and repairs trails, bridges and buildings using hand and power tools or mechanized equipment.
- Interprets and explains park policies, rules and regulations to the public; answers inquiries and complaints concerning park conditions, operations and maintenance.
- Conducts interpretive programs and outdoor activities; describes the natural features of the open
- space area to visitors.
- Maintains stream crossings, hiking, biking and equestrian trails utilizing tractors and specialized trail-building equipment.
- Participates in custodial, carpentry, plumbing, maintenance and cleanup of park and open-space structures and grounds.
- Plans, develops, coordinates and executes work programs and resource management projects.
- Assists in maintaining park water distribution and irrigation systems.
- Maintains park areas to reduce fire hazards and performs fire fuel-reduction activities, as necessary.

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Administers emergency first aid to sick or injured park visitors.
- May be required to drive District or personal vehicle.
- May operate heavy motorized equipment.
- Participates during disaster or when emergency response is needed.
- Non-exempt employees may be required to work overtime.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability listed below is qualifying.

**Education/Experience**: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: an Associate of Science degree with work in natural resources or a closely related field, and one year of experience in trail care, protection of flora and fauna, public facilities care, law enforcement and interpretation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Language Ability**:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional and technical journals and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from visitors. Ability to write routine reports and present information to the public.

**Math Ability**:
**Reasoning Ability**:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

**Certificates and Licenses**:

- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a limited peace officer of the State of California (P.C.832).
- Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
- Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:
This position has no significant supervisory responsibilities. May provide supervision to contractors, temporary, and volunteer staff

**Work Environment**:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or air-borne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.

**Physical Demands**:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that