Park Ranger II (Open)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Mateo Parks Department is seeking an experienced Park Ranger II to provide a variety of public services to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural, historical, recreational and educational resources of the County. Under supervision, Park Ranger II are responsible for maintaining trails and picnic areas, camping facilities; performing facility maintenance; assisting the public in taking full advantage of the facilities and grounds; and assisting with interpretive and recreational programs. Incumbents also supervise temporary employees and provide guidance and training to staff. This position requires outdoor physical labor and may include exposure to hazards, sun, bees, ticks, poison oak, nettles, pollen, etc.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of experience in park management, forestry, natural resource conservation, law enforcement, construction, emergency response or a closely related field
Practical experience in trail building and maintenance
Practical experience in facility cleaning and maintenance
Practical experience in customer service
Practical experience working with volunteers
Practical experience handling complaints
Practical experience performing First Aid, CPR, and other safety procedures
Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent at the time of hire
Acquire within the first six months of employment a Red Cross First Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
Acquire within the first year of employment a POST 832 Law Enforcement certificate
Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations and hazards related to parks
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR practices
Knowledge of appropriate responses to emergency situations
Knowledge of business and construction arithmetic, including percentages and decimals
Knowledge of computer operations for preparing reports and keeping records
Knowledge of principles and practices of quality customer service
Knowledge of basic supervisory principles and practices
Knowledge of park operation practices and procedures
Knowledge of principles and practices related to basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repair and construction
Knowledge of use of hand, electric, and pneumatic power tools
Knowledge of practices and procedures of trail building and maintenance
Knowledge of natural resource management practices including erosion control, habitat protection, non-native plant control and incompatible land use
Knowledge of diverse habitats and their primary plants and animals
Knowledge of landscaping and ground maintenance practices including pruning, lawn and plant care
Knowledge of tree conservation practices and procedures including removal
Knowledge of land use map symbols for the purpose of identifying elevation and trails
Knowledge of regulations and practices of protecting endangered species
Knowledge of effective instructional methods for a diverse customer population
Knowledge of practices and procedures of preparing and presenting interpretative programs
Knowledge of principles and practices of resource monitoring and data collection
Ability to maintain cleanliness of park and marina facilities
Ability to interpret information for the public
Ability to perform custodial, light construction, repair and maintenance work on facilities and equipment
Ability to use hand, electric, and pneumatic power tools
Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations including administering CPR and First Aid
Ability to perform administrative tasks including keeping accurate records, making simple arithmetic calculations, handling cash, and filing
Ability to drive, operate, and maintain automobiles, light trucks, safety equipment and other motorized equipment safely
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to tactfully and effectively enforce rules and regulations governing facilities and resources
Ability to follow oral and written instructions including safety rules, procedures and practices
Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Ability to lead, assign work to, coach and counsel staff in a variety of parks, naturalist and marina activities
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time
Ability to have sufficient strength to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in forestry
Experience in natural resource conservation
Experience in law enforcement
Experience in construction
Experience in emergency response
Experience in a closely related field

Responsibilities

Maintaining trails and picnic areas, camping facilities
Performing facility maintenance
Assisting the public in taking full advantage of the facilities and grounds
Assisting with interpretive and recreational programs
Supervising temporary employees
Providing guidance and training to staff
Interpreting and enforcing laws, rules and regulations
Performing basic construction and carpentry work
Responding appropriately in emergency situations including administering CPR and First Aid
Performing administrative tasks including keeping accurate records, making simple arithmetic calculations, handling cash, and filing
Driving, operating, and maintaining automobiles, light trucks, safety equipment and other motorized equipment safely
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Tactfully and effectively enforcing rules and regulations governing facilities and resources
Following oral and written instructions including safety rules, procedures and practices
Working courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
Leading, assigning work to, coaching and counseling staff in a variety of parks, naturalist and marina activities
Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods of time
Lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds