Uncategories Park Ranger - City of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Park Ranger - City of San Diego - San Diego, CA

April 27, 2016




Park Ranger positions assist in the management or operation of a resource-based, open-space, or regional park; drive pick-up trucks, four-wheel drive and other park utility vehicles in patrols of assigned park areas; design and conduct interpretive programs on the cultural, natural and historical features of various City parks; design and prepare exhibits and publications; perform general park maintenance, trail maintenance, and habitat restoration projects; monitor park usage; enforce park policies and regulations; issue citations; assist in planning, monitoring, and implementing special events; train, direct, and evaluate the work of contracted labor crews and volunteers; serve as a liaison and conduct presentations to community groups, other City departments, other agencies, and the public regarding park facilities, services, and improvements; prepare reports; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:


  • The list established for these positions may be used to fill full-time, half-time and/or limited, hourly vacancies.

  • The list established for these positions may be used to fill vacancies for open-space, shoreline and other areas as necessary.

  • Depending on assignment, Park Ranger employees may work unusual shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Depending upon assignment, some Park Ranger positions may include duties that involve hiking long distances and lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

  • Park Ranger employees must furnish and wear standard apparel as prescribed. Costs for the initial uniform will be reimbursed to the employee after completion of the probationary period and attainment of permanent status as a Park Ranger.

  • Park Ranger employees MUST possess the following within six months from the date of hire: Completion of a valid California Penal Code 832 Powers of Arrest course (or equivalent, if out-of-state); and a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.


EDUCATION : Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 60 semester/90 quarter).


NOTE:


  • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.

EXPERIENCE : Two years of full-time experience assisting in the management or operation of a resource-based, open-space, or regional park. Qualifying experience MUST include: Enforcing park regulations and/or having the authority to do so; and writing/presenting historical and natural science interpretive programs.


NOTES:


  • An Associate’s Degree or higher in Resource Management, Public Resource Protection, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field may be substituted for lack of experience in writing/presenting historical and natural science interpretive programs.

  • City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

  • Experience maintaining park grounds is NOT qualifying.

LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.


HIGHLY DESIRABLE:


  • Resource management experience in trail maintenance and/or habitat restoration.

  • Knowledge of regional and cultural history.

  • Experience enforcing regulations and issuing citations.

  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION) :


  • Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

  • For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.


SCREENING PROCESS:


Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:


PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS : Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Applicants must notify the Personnel Department of any changes in their name, address (home, email), or phone number or they may miss employment opportunities.








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