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 at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta to support operations at the park.

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.

La Quinta is located in the Coachella Valley, about 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs and roughly 75 miles east of Riverside.

La Quinta experiences a hot desert climate and is subject to extreme summer heat, with temperatures often exceeding 110°F (43°C).



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* Uniforms are provided.



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Work Schedule: This position follows a 9/80 schedule: Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 2:30 p.m.

to 11:00 p.m.

Days off are Monday and Tuesday 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 minimum qualifications for the higher level and satisfactory job performance.

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