Reserve Park Ranger

City of Claremont

The Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for highly motivated individuals with strong work ethics to monitor activities and enforce City policies in public parks, including the 2,500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.

If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....

• Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
• Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment?
• Do you enjoy working outside?
• Do you enjoy promoting public safety?
• Do you enjoy protecting and preserving the natural environment and ensuring that visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience?

If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be our next Reserve Park Ranger!

The Position

The Reserve Park Ranger is a volunteer and receives no compensation. Reserve Park Rangers are required to volunteer a minimum of 1 shift per week, but preferably 2 shifts per week, up to 20 hours per month. Hours of work are generally Monday through Sunday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Reserve Park Rangers may work City-wide Special Events, including the 4th of July Celebration events, Holiday Promenade, and Spring Celebration. Support on major holidays like New Year's and Christmas may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrolling city parks, trails, and open spaces.
• Provide information to park users, report problems to the appropriate agency, and manage group activities in City parks.
• Patrols urban parks and Wilderness Park.
• Assist local law enforcement agencies with enforcing City Policies and codes at parks.
• Inspects park facilities, and reports graffiti, vandalism and any items to be repaired.
• Acts as Department liaison to organized sports groups.
• Verifies park reservations and assists in the management of group activities.
• Monitors and communicates concerns of park users.
• Assumes duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The Volunteer Park Ranger program does not guarantee future paid employment with the City of Claremont. Its main purpose is to offer valuable experience for future professional employment.

Ideal Candidate

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for the position, the applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a GED certificate or completed the 12th grade.
• Must have a valid California driver's license, a good driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must obtain First Aid Certification within 6 months.
• Successful completion of PC 832 may be required within 6 months of appointment.
• Experience in Fire Science, Forestry, Law Enforcement, or Wildlife is highly desirable.
• Commitment of 2 days per week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Parks, trails, open spaces, park facilities, general park maintenance standards, principles of public relations, customer service, and visitor management.
• Principles of outdoor recreation, interpretation, and other different visitor services.
• Principles of public speaking, principles and techniques of supervision and management.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, record keeping, and current computer software.
• Radio communication protocols, safe driving and cycling rules and practices, vehicle operations, basic fire suppression techniques, and basic traffic control methods.

Ability to:

• Learn principles and practices of natural resources conservation, park operations, and park visitor management.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, telephone, portable radio, and other common office equipment.
• 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, and 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.
• 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.

Join us in this exciting opportunity by committing to two days of your week! Your dedication and commitment will make a huge difference to the City of Claremont.

Additional Information

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." Metro link 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 24,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 30 consecutive 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.c laremontca.gov .

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.

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