Park Ranger
The Position
Park Rangers will provide information to park users, report problems to the appropriate agency and manage group activities in City parks. Other duties include inspecting park facilities, reporting graffiti, vandalism, and any items that need to be repaired. The Park Ranger will assist local law enforcement agencies with the enforcement of City policies and codes at various parks through education and the issuance of citations.
The Park Ranger is part-time and requires up to 20 hours per week however minimum hours cannot be guaranteed. Shift hours vary Monday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Park Rangers are assigned to preset shifts upon hire and are required to maintain availability for their assigned shift. The current vacancy is for Monday-Thursday shifts between 5-9 p.m., with alternating Thursdays off, and special events or details as assigned.
The mandatory special events all staff are required to work include: Village Venture; Halloween Spooktacular – Saturday before Halloween; Holiday Promenade – First Friday in December; Spring Celebration – Saturday before Easter; 1k Kids Fun Run/5k Run/Walk – Saturday prior to July 4; 4th of July Celebration – July 4. Support on all major holidays including Thanksgiving, New Years, and Christmas may be required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a GED certificate or completed the 12th grade. A valid California driver's license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance are required. Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 will be required within 6 months of appointment. Experience in Fire Science, Forestry, Law Enforcement, or Wildlife is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- 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. 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.
Ability to:
- 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
- Perform maintenance tasks through the use of power and/or hand tools as needed.
- 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.
THE COMMUNITY
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.claremontca.gov. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Employer
City of Claremont
Address
207 Harvard Avenue
Claremont, California, 91711
Phone
(909) 399-5450
Website