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 Park Ranger I/II - Parks, who will be based out of Idyllwild Regional Park and will support operations at all surrounding mountain parks.

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.

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.

Competitive candidates will possess excellent customer service, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

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.

The ideal candidate will have a background in open-space reserves, forestry, or parks.

Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains at an elevation of approximately 5,300 feet (1,615 meters) above sea level.

Idyllwild is about 50 miles west of Riverside and roughly 30 miles west of Palm Springs.

Idyllwild experiences a variety of severe weather conditions, including snow.



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* Uniforms are provided.



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Work locations include the following areas:


* Idyllwild Regional Park


* Hurley Creek Park


* McCall Memorial Equestrian Campground

Work Schedule:
This position follows a 5/40 schedule: Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 2:00 p.m.

to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m.

(Wednesday and Thursday are days off).

The position requires flexibility in work hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.

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

Park Ranger I - Parks are expected to progress to the Park Ranger II - Parks upon meeting the minimu...