Temporary Park Ranger I

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Temporary Park Ranger I

Salary

$20.60 Hourly

Location

Jurupa

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

25-85043-T01VR

Department

Parks Department

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION



The Riverside County Human Resources' Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Park Ranger I to provide support in the Santa Ana River in Riverside.


Santa Ana River
This position will patrol the Santa Ana River area's beaches on foot or in a 4x4 vehicle, enforcing county ordinance by gaining willful compliance from patrons of the wildlife area. The candidate will be required to repair fencing, post signs, pick up litter, remove graffiti, and clean up homeless encampments.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of common tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance techniques. Know Word, Excel, and Field Maps (Collector) App. Experience with ArcGIS or other mapping software. Knowledge of County ordinances, as well as state and federal regulations.

Incumbent will be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather for long periods of time.  The position requires extensive hiking, prolonged kneeling/bending, ability to lift or carry 60 pounds or more, and move or manipulate objects/equipment.  Due to the area of work and where it is being conducted, will be potentially exposed to living and dead wild and domestic animals and noxious plants including: rattlesnakes, bees/wasps, mountain lions, dogs, poison oak, and stinging nettle.
 
Work Schedule:  5/40 - Friday - Tuesday
Hours:   8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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.

Meet the Team!
TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.



TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user81/2024%20TAP%20Flyer.pdf

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES


• Explain park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, the collection of fees, the issuance of camping permits, and the assignment of the general public to various camping areas within the parks. 

• Participate in custodial duties and the maintenance and cleanup of park structures and grounds; work with park maintenance personnel on minor construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park structures, facilities, and grounds.

• 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 Fire Prevention and the United States Forest Service. 

• 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; may make appearances in court.

• Patrol open-space, wildlife habitat reserves, and conservation land to communicate and ensure compliance with park regulations, laws, and ordinances; work with maintenance personnel to maintain signs and access controls. 

• Plan and participate in habitat creation and restoration; assist in the planning of prescribed burns with County, state, and federal fire agencies.

• Monitor and participate in court referral/ work release programs. 

• Maintain records and prepare reports. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years of interacting with the public that included conflict resolution and customer service or customer support. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.) 

Knowledge of: 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. 

Ability to: 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. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License will be required.  
   
Assessment: 
Candidates will be required to take a general abilities assessment prior to being considered for any Park Ranger I position. 

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.  
   
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident. 
 
     Additional Information:
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Veronica Rodriguez at VeRodriguez@rivco.org

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2023, the employee contribution is 8.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
How many years of experience do you have interacting with the public in a position that included conflict resolution and customer service or customer support?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
02
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field?
  • None
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
  • At least 120 semester or 180 quarter units
  • I have my Associate degree
  • I have my Bachelor's degree
  • I have my Master's degree
  • I have my Doctorate degree
03
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand the physical and environmental requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess a valid California Driver License?
  • Yes
  • No
06
I am aware that I will be exposed to various insects, animals, and smells.
  • Yes
  • No
07
This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. I understand that, upon employment, I will be subject to DOT alcohol and drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you possess valid certificates for any of the following: First Aid, CPR/AED, P.C. 832 certification, and Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA? Please upload copies of these certificates if applicable.
  • I do not have any of the mentioned certificates.
  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED
  • P.C. 832
  • Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA
  • I posses a valid certificate for two or more of these
09
I am aware that I will be required to take a general abilities assessment prior to being considered for this Temporary Park Ranger I position.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you able to work weekend shifts as part of your regular schedule?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please check all the locations your willing work?
  • Beaumont
  • Banning
  • Hemet
  • San Jacinto
  • Elsinore
  • Temecula
  • Murrieta
  • Menifee
  • Riverside
  • Corona
  • Norco
  • Perris
  • Moreno Valley
  • Palm Springs
  • Cathedral City
  • Rancho Mirage
  • Palm Desert
  • Indio
  • Coachella
  • Desert Hot Springs

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500