Canyon Tribal Ranger (35194)

Agua Caliente Casinos•Palm Springs, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position scheduled for four to five days per week including weekends from eight to ten hours per day. The role involves ensuring the enjoyment and safety of all visitors to the canyons, and protecting and preserving the natural and cultural resources of the canyons. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with extensive reservation lands and multiple business operations including casinos, golf courses, spas, and a fuel station.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma
One year experience in law enforcement or security.
One year experience in public/customer service capacity.
Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid.
Must be physically fit and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to hike three miles with a 25 pound pack in a time limit of 45 minutes within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to communicate well and interact with large groups of people.
Skilled hiker in desert and mountainous terrain.
Must be knowledgeable in the cultural history, geology, geography, flora, and fauna of the canyons, desert, and surrounding mountains.
Must be able to hike all of the trails in Tahquitz and Indian Canyons in all weather conditions carrying a backpack with needed supplies.
Must be able to perform maintenance tasks during the off season (summer months).
Must be able to lift at least 50 lb. to waist level and be able to walk carrying the weight.
Must be able to work outdoors exposed to weather conditions on a daily basis which can range from 32 degrees F. to 125 degrees F.
Must be able to work for extended periods of time outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Desirable college courses in geology, botany, biology, and/or public speaking.

Responsibilities

Ensure the enjoyment and safety of other workers, hikers, and guests in the Canyons.
Enforce regulations/ordinances in the Canyons as set forth by the Tribal Council.
Maintain and control access to properties with the assistance of other Tribal Rangers as may be necessary.
Act as on-site information officer, give interpretive talks, and lead visitors on scheduled interpretive hikes in Indian and Tahquitz Canyons.
Provide information to visitors on the Cahuilla people and their use of the canyons, the relationship between the people and the geography, geology, the flora, and fauna of the canyons.
Report and document suspicious or unusual activity to the Lead Tribal Ranger or Director.
Assist local police, fire departments, search and rescue units, and emergency medical agencies as directed.
Abide by the general policies and procedures in force for all Tribal employees and those of the Tribal Rangers.
Maintain Tribal Ranger uniforms, vehicles, and equipment in serviceable condition.
Assist in daily clean-up of Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center as may be directed.
Perform other Tribal Ranger duties as may be directed.