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Company Name : County of Ventura, CA
Location : Ventura, CA 93009
Position : Park Services Ranger I/II
Job Description : Description
– – THE AGENCY The General Services Agency (GSA) is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies including Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security and Business Support. The Parks Department also is part of GSA and manages fifteen (15) different parks, three (3) regional golf courses, five (5) community centers and three (3) regional trails. It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources. THE POSITION Under general supervision, patrols park facilities, enforces rules, regulations and ordinances governing county parks; answers questions, provides park information, presentations and direction to the public; performs general maintenance, custodial, grounds duties and repair of park facilities; provides direction to subordinate staff and volunteers; and performs related duties as required. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both customer service and enforcement of regulations, enjoy working outdoors, have related education in natural resources, forest management, outdoor recreation or a related area, be adept at modern software based record keeping, and be dedicated to ensuring park visitor satisfaction. APPROXIMATE SALARY: Park Services Ranger I: $3,675.83 – $4,936.09 Park Services Ranger II: $3,836.49 – $5,373.54 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree that is not required for the classification. BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination with a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher. AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: General Services Agency – Parks Department Park Services Rangers I and II are represented by Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association (VCPPOA) and are eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies within the General Services Agency, Parks Department. There is currently three (3) regular positions with the General Services Agency. NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: March 31, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Continuous
ON-LINE, UNPROCTORED WRITTEN EXAMINATION: To be determined
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Receives, registers and collects fees from park visitors and from the “iron ranger” fee payment boxes.
Patrols park facilities to assist the general public and responds to inquiries from the public regarding park facilities and visually inspects facilities and grounds for safety hazards, vandalism, damage, maintenance needs, cleanliness, and supplies.
Counts gate receipts, reconciles payments with park visitors; prepares funds for bank deposit, updates software to account for drop in park visitors and campers; makes bank deposits.
Enforces park regulations and California Motor Vehicle Code, issues written citations, and may testify in court.
Assists in repair, maintenance, and fire hazard reduction activities on trails, stream crossings, picnic grounds, campsites, recreational areas, parking lots, restrooms and other areas within a county park facility; may operate light equipment such as mowers, edger’s, blowers, power saws, and drills in the course of performing repair, maintenance and fire hazard reduction activities.
Responds to emergencies; performs and administers first aid and CPR and summons assistance; coordinates with the Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and other public agencies.
Writes narrative incident reports to document unusual events.
Performs routine office work such as filing and record keeping.
Plans and executes projects.
May provide direction to and oversee activities of seasonal staff and volunteers.
Performs related duties as required.
In addition to the items listed above the Park Services Ranger II:
Acts as a lead ranger providing direction to and oversight of subordinate staff, i.e., Park Services Ranger I, Park Services Ranger Trainee, seasonal workers, volunteers, and student workers.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Park Services Ranger I: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: two (2) years of experience dealing with the interpretation of law enforcement, or outdoor recreation and handling the maintenance, custodial or repair of park facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, community centers, and playgrounds. Substitution: Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units of college level coursework may be substituted for one year of field experience. Verification of college level coursework completed is required. Transcripts or grade reports from an accredited college or university which reflect passing grades in the required subject areas must be submitted to County Human Resources prior to the closing date of this recruitment. If they are not, your application will be screened out and you will not be allowed to continue in the process- no exceptions. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must submit this documentation with your application, a hard copy with a paper application or a scanned copy as an attachment for an on-line application. If you submit a hard copy with a paper application, be sure it’s a copy; keep your original for future use, as whatever you submit will not be returned to you. To attach a scanned copy to an on-line application, use the Add Attachment(s) link in the Attachments section at the bottom of the page where you can edit the various sections of your application. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, please include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate). NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and adapt to seasonal variations in your daily start/end time; seasonal schedule changes are necessary to insure coverage.
Must possess, obtain, and maintain a valid California driver license with a satisfactory driving record.
Must successfully complete a PC832 course in Arrest, Search and Seizure (40-hour course) and obtain CPR and First Aid Certificates within the first six (6) months of hire.
Must be willing and able to wear a uniform during working hours.
Must be willing and able to work in an outdoors environment, regardless of weather conditions.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted and have full range of motion and normal strength in all extremities.
Park Services Ranger II:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be three (3) years of experience dealing with the interpretation of law enforcement, or outdoor recreation and handling the maintenance, custodial or repair of park facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, community centers, and playgrounds.
Substitution:
Completion of an Associate’s degree with an emphasis in natural resources, forest management, outdoor recreation or a closely related field is desirable and may substitute for two (2) years of field experience; or,
Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units of college level coursework may be substituted for one (1) year of field experience.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Must possess a valid California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record.
Must successfully complete a PC832 course in Arrest, Search and Seizure (40-hours course) and provide CPR First Aid Certificates at the time of hire.
Must be willing to wear a uniform during working hours.
Must be willing and able to work in an outdoors environment, regardless of weather conditions.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted and have full range of motion and normal strength in all extremities.
DESIRED
Completion of an Associate’s degree with an emphasis in natural resources, forest management, outdoor recreation or a field that is related to the knowledge, skills and abilities is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Park Services Ranger I:
Working knowledge of:
Principles and processes for providing customer service.
Principles and practices for effective conservation of natural and park resources.
Equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote secure parks sites and facilities.
Basic facility, grounds, road and trail maintenance and repair, custodial, and landscape techniques as well as tools used in maintenance and repair.
Basic math and time management.
Ability to:
Learn and apply park ordinances, laws and their interpretations
Work independently; analyze problems and use sound judgment in formulating solutions.
Manage one’s time to insure all tasks are completed.
Accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to reconcile and total park gate receipts.
Work effectively with subordinates, peers, superiors, and the public.
Park Services Ranger II:
Thorough knowledge of:
Principles and processes for providing customer service.
Principles and practices for effective conservation of natural and park resources.
Equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote secure parks sites and facilities.
Basic facility, grounds, road and trail maintenance and repair, custodial, and landscape techniques as well as tools used in maintenance and repair.
Park ordinances, laws and their interpretation.
Working knowledge of:
The principles of supervision and ability to provide input into performance evaluations.
Basic math and time management.
Ability to:
Work independently; analyze problems and use sound judgment in formulating solutions.
Manage one’s time to ensure all tasks are completed.
Accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to reconcile and total park gate receipts.
Perform CPR/first aid as demonstrated by possession of a CPR/First Aid Card.
Write citations as demonstrated by possession of a PC 832.
Work effectively with subordinates, peers, superiors, and the public.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South. Victoria Avenue., L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant’s qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration. APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue through the next step in the screening and selection process. WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates’ knowledge of general cleaning/restroom cleaning, basic math, following written orders, reading comprehension, and parks patrol. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. Candidates successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. For those classifications that are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, incumbents will be tested prior to driving a commercial vehicle and may be randomly tested thereafter. For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avitud by e-mail to Luz.Avitud@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2356.
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