Job Description
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking a Park Ranger Supervisor to join the Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park team.
The Park Ranger Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing the operations and management of Lake Cahuilla, a 710-acre park with a variety of amenities, including, but not limited to trailer/RV campsites, a fishing lake, horseback trails, a beachfront style pool, and playgrounds. The Park Ranger Supervisor will manage the budget and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supervise Park Rangers and other staff, including volunteers and work release workers, monitor and patrol the park, and collaborate with public agencies and service providers to implement effective solutions while communicating progress toward program goals.
Competitive candidates will have experience working in a park or open-space environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills in customer service and conflict resolution. They should be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge of centralized maintenance software systems and a valid Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (AFO) is highly desirable.
The Park Maintenance Supervisor - Parks is a supervisory level classification and reports to an Area Park Manager. Incumbents are assigned to a County park area which has intensive maintenance needs due to having numerous recreational and camping facilities, heavy public use, and extensive development.
Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime will be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs.
** Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants. **
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.• Plan, schedule, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff engaged in the operations of a County park area; train Park Rangers in outdoor education and interpretive programs, first aid techniques and departmental practices, policies, and procedures.
• Interpret and explain park policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, collection of fees, issuance of camping permits, and assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks.
• Interpret the natural and historical features of the park area to visitors.
• Present lectures pertaining to area development and local flora and fauna, and attend and evaluate presentations of subordinates; assist in reviewing plans and specifications for park site projects, and recommend modifications.
• Participate in hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating subordinate personnel; 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 the United States Forest Service.
• Plan and assist with promotions and special events.
• 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.
• Will make court appearances; maintain records and prepare reports; requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work.
• Supervise and serve as the project lead on Open-Space Reserve projects, which includes seasonal patrol scheduling, habitat improvement and creation projects, prescribed burns, and vegetation management. OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
AND
Experience: Two years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, public recreational, or historical area, which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
OPTION II
Experience: Six years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area, which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
(College level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to four years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
***Please note: If you are using educational units to qualify, proof must be provided by the closing deadline and attached to your application for consideration.***
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; park policies and procedures; principles and practices of natural resources conservation, park management, and general law enforcement; principles and practices of first aid and safety; methods and materials used in park interpretive programs; public relations practices; state and County laws and ordinances.
Ability to: Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; read, interpret, and enforce appropriate laws and regulations in accordance with County policy; maintain records and prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other employees.
License/Certificate:
Essential Physical abilities: Independent body mobility to stand and move up to eight hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, for example habitat restoration, fence repairs, and removing debris left behind from encampments.
Physical Exposure: The Park Ranger Supervisor - Parks position requires frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions (cold, rain etc.) and excessive heat with temperatures reaching 120 degrees. May interact or see/come across wildlife (plants, animals and exposure to animal smells).This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking a Park Ranger Supervisor to join the Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park team.
The Park Ranger Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing the operations and management of Lake Cahuilla, a 710-acre park with a variety of amenities, including, but not limited to trailer/RV campsites, a fishing lake, horseback trails, a beachfront style pool, and playgrounds. The Park Ranger Supervisor will manage the budget and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supervise Park Rangers and other staff, including volunteers and work release workers, monitor and patrol the park, and collaborate with public agencies and service providers to implement effective solutions while communicating progress toward program goals.
Competitive candidates will have experience working in a park or open-space environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills in customer service and conflict resolution. They should be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and point-of-sale (POS) systems. Knowledge of centralized maintenance software systems and a valid Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (AFO) is highly desirable.
The Park Maintenance Supervisor - Parks is a supervisory level classification and reports to an Area Park Manager. Incumbents are assigned to a County park area which has intensive maintenance needs due to having numerous recreational and camping facilities, heavy public use, and extensive development.
Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime will be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs.
** Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants. **
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.• Plan, schedule, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff engaged in the operations of a County park area; train Park Rangers in outdoor education and interpretive programs, first aid techniques and departmental practices, policies, and procedures.
• Interpret and explain park policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, collection of fees, issuance of camping permits, and assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks.
• Interpret the natural and historical features of the park area to visitors.
• Present lectures pertaining to area development and local flora and fauna, and attend and evaluate presentations of subordinates; assist in reviewing plans and specifications for park site projects, and recommend modifications.
• Participate in hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating subordinate personnel; 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 the United States Forest Service.
• Plan and assist with promotions and special events.
• 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.
• Will make court appearances; maintain records and prepare reports; requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work.
• Supervise and serve as the project lead on Open-Space Reserve projects, which includes seasonal patrol scheduling, habitat improvement and creation projects, prescribed burns, and vegetation management. OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
AND
Experience: Two years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, public recreational, or historical area, which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
OPTION II
Experience: Six years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area, which included planning and conducting recreational and educational activities, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
(College level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to four years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
***Please note: If you are using educational units to qualify, proof must be provided by the closing deadline and attached to your application for consideration.***
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision; park policies and procedures; principles and practices of natural resources conservation, park management, and general law enforcement; principles and practices of first aid and safety; methods and materials used in park interpretive programs; public relations practices; state and County laws and ordinances.
Ability to: Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; read, interpret, and enforce appropriate laws and regulations in accordance with County policy; maintain records and prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other employees.
License/Certificate:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Incumbents must possess valid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED.
- Within six months of employment, incumbents must possess valid certificates in Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA, Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (AFO) , and have successfully completed PC 832.
Essential Physical abilities: Independent body mobility to stand and move up to eight hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, for example habitat restoration, fence repairs, and removing debris left behind from encampments.
Physical Exposure: The Park Ranger Supervisor - Parks position requires frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions (cold, rain etc.) and excessive heat with temperatures reaching 120 degrees. May interact or see/come across wildlife (plants, animals and exposure to animal smells).This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.
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