Park Ranger I

About the Department

Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you want to make a tangible impact by preserving the beauty and resources of our natural spaces for generations to come? We’re looking for a dedicated and adventurous individual to join our team as a Park Ranger I. As a Park Ranger I, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and protecting our parks. Every day brings a new challenge and opportunity to serve. If you're ready to take on this essential and rewarding role, apply today and become a steward of the land you love!

Park Ranger I is part of a career series for Park Ranger Aide, I, II and III. Classes in this series perform a wide variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled duties in the administration, operation and maintenance of county parks, beaches, open space areas, lakes and recreational areas, landscaped areas, buildings and other assigned facilities; and do other related work as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Patrols assigned areas to provide assistance to the public in matters relating to their health, safety and welfare.
• Checks visitors coming into the park; assigns appropriate use areas; collects fees as required; maintains records of park activities and prepares related reports.
• Enforces park rules and regulations to protect the public and the environment; protects and manages natural resources.
• Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as repairing benches, tables, plumbing, sprinkler and water systems, playground equipment; maintains lawns and landscaped areas.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides first aid when required. Cleans and maintains swimming pools, park areas, buildings and related equipment; performs other light custodial maintenance as required.
• Explains and interprets park features; develops, plans and implements recreation programs.
• Organizes and coordinates operations and activities of assigned program area; may direct the work of subordinate and seasonal employees as required.
• Performs administrative tasks as directed; operates standard office equipment and computer applications.
• Communicates with a wide variety of staff and members of the public in the course of work; may be required to resolve conflicts between park guests.
• Operates County vehicles and light equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
• As assigned, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends appointments, transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions; establishes work schedules, assigns employee duties and reviews work to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established, standards, requirements and procedures.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited-term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time within the department.

Position Duties

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Park Ranger I: Either A: One year of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Aide. OR B: An Associate degree, or 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Park or Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Forestry or closely related field. OR C: Graduation from High School or GED AND two years of job-related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.  We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
 
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
 
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. 
 
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
 
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

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