Park Ranger II

County of Santa Barbara
$68,989.44 - $82,484.48 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, California, Santa Barbara
1226 Anacapa Street (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2024
Description Salary: $68,989.44 - $82,484.48 Annually The Community Services Department is accepting applications to fill three Park Ranger II vacancies within the County of Santa Barbara. Vacancies are at Cachuma Lake and in South County. We are also establishing an employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Under general supervision, constructs, maintains, and repairs park structures, facilities, and systems, and provides visitor services, enforces rules and regulations; may lead a grounds keeping crew in maintaining County facilities; and performs related duties as required. BENEFITS: Click HEREfor information about the County's generous benefits, which includes a pension plan. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: Retirement reciprocity Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess: Park Ranger experience Basic grounds and landscape maintenance knowledge and experience Boating knowledge and experience Maintains composure while enforcing County codes, policies, and regulations Excellent customer services skills Cash handling experience Excellent communication skills (writing skills and experience in writing incident reports) Team-oriented; great work ethics, be dependable and honest Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations and/or individuals Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or ability to obtain the certification prior to appointment is desired, but not a requirement Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is desirable, but not a requirement Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable, but not a requirement Examples of Duties Checks visitors into parks, collects fees, issues permits; provides park information to visitors; patrols park lands and waterways to maintain safety and security; interprets and enforces rules, regulations, and ordinances by issuing warnings or citations; requests assistance from public safety and ambulance services; may provide first aid; completes incident reports, work orders, cash handling records, and other forms. Repairs faucets, replaces sprinkler heads, and unclogs drains; paints structures and facilities; repairs picnic benches; pours concrete and welds; operates and performs routine servicing of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment, such as chain and table saws, drills, chippers, roto tillers, riding and push mowers; collects and removes debris, trash, and litter; cleans walkways, cabins, yurts, restrooms, lift stations and other park facilities. Mows, weeds, waters, edges, and fertilizes lawns; prunes trees and bushes; identifies and reports plant problems; monitors and adjusts irrigation and water purification systems. Leads a crew to perform park maintenance work and related duties. Uses basic computer software like Microsoft Office and park reservation software. Performs related duties as assigned. Employment Standards One year of experience in park operations, groundskeeping, or semi-skilled maintenance work that included considerable contact with the public and a focus on customer service; OR, Six months of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Park Ranger I with Santa Barbara County and possession of a basic law enforcement (PC 832) course certificate or approved equivalent; OR, Any combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Within six months of appointment, incumbents must successfully complete a basic law enforcement (PC 832) course certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, or equivalent training as approved by the Director of Community Services. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a Class A or Class B Driver's License, a Certified Pool Operator certificate, or a California Boaters Card. Incumbents in park ranger classifications assigned to Lake Cachuma or Jalama Beach who possess current Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) certification, shall receive a special duty allowance in accordance with the MOU. Once an incumbent has obtained the Class A or B license, he/she will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs prior to being assigned work requiring such a license; once assigned, incumbents will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis. Knowledge of: the use and routine servicing of basic hand tools, power tools, and light equipment used in grounds keeping, cleaning, and park maintenance; materials and methods used in grounds keeping, cleaning, and park maintenance; safe work practices; basic playground safety, common plant types and problem symptoms; basic arithmetic; cash handling practices, including security; basic computer skills; and basic first aid practices. Ability to: learn, understand, and convey park rules and regulations; communicate effectively with the public; work effectively with and provide service to a variety people from different backgrounds; learn and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; represent the department with tact; exercise independent judgment; keep records and compose short narrative reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn and apply basic law enforcement practices used to issue citations; perform basic first aid; use a computer and applicable software programs; and lead and delegate work. Supplemental Information Incumbents are required to work: flexible shift schedules, rotating work locations, holidays, and weekends; and may be exposed to unpleasant field conditions including rainy, cold, windy, or hot weather. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution. Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period. Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. Statement of Commitment The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and socioeconomically disadvantaged community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances. We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members. We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst II, cturner@countyofsb.org