Park Ranger I/II - Parks

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Park Ranger I/II to support multiple park locations in the Idyllwild and La Quinta areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about regional parks and thrive in a dynamic, outdoor work environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy the unique chance to float seasonally between two beautiful and distinct locations: the scenic mountains of Idyllwild during the summer season (May 1 - October 31) and the vibrant desert setting at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta during the winter (November 1 - April 30).

The Park Ranger is responsible for a variety of duties related to the daily operations, safety, and maintenance of County parks.

Working under close supervision, the Park Ranger assists with visitor services, routine patrols, maintenance tasks, and enforcement of park rules and County ordinances.

Park Rangers play a vital role in providing excellent customer service, supporting fee collection and campground registration, and resolving visitor issues.

Additional responsibilities include responding to emergencies, participating in resource protection, and engaging in minor construction and grounds maintenance.

The Park Ranger may also oversee work release program participants.

This role is designed to provide a strong foundation in park operations, with the goal of developing into a more independent and experienced ranger over time.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and skilled in customer service, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.

Supervisory or leadership experience is a strong plus.

Experience working in a campground or park setting is desirable, as is familiarity with tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Point of Sale systems, ArcGIS, and other relevant software.

The position also requires comfort with cash handling, report writing, enforcing site rules and ordinances, and conducting both vehicle and foot patrols.

General knowledge of basic maintenance and groundskeeping is also beneficial.

A background in open-space reserves, forestry, or parks—or experience in the military or law enforcement—is highly desirable.

Uniforms are provided.

Work locations include the following areas:

Idyllwild Regional Park

Hurkey Creek Park

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

Work Schedule:

This position offers a flexible 9/80 schedule with Mondays and Tuesdays off, working 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM on weekdays and 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM on weekends.

Holiday shifts are required.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Incumbents are expected to progress to the Park Ranger II ...