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Park Ranger

companyCity of Palm Springs, CA
locationPalm Springs, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Salary: $21.21 - $28.58 Hourly

Location : City of Palm Springs, CA

Job Type: Part Time - Regular 0.75 FTE

Job Number: Recreation - 0924

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 09/05/2024

Closing Date: 9/16/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Summary

THE CITY: Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there's always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on visit the website. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit the website.

THE POSITION: The City of Palm Springs is excited to announce the opportunity for position of Park Ranger. This position is a member of the Parks & Recreation Department and facilitates the public usage of municipal open spaces, public parks, athletic fields, courts, recreational facilities, and community centers; to patrol and inspect parks, playgrounds, and facilities to promote safety and help with the enforcement of City rules, ordinances, codes, permits, and policies; to promote positive engagement and serve as a public-facing ambassador for parks and recreational activities and programs; to support city-wide special events; and to perform related work.

This is a part - time (.75 FTE) position that typically works 30 hours per week.

Available Schedules:

Monday - Thursday

Thursday - Sunday

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serve as a courteous public ambassador, providing information about parks and recreational programs to the public, city departments, agencies, organizations, and stakeholder groups.
  • Participate in community engagement activities, conduct tours, community outreach, and help administer surveys to collect feedback.
  • Conduct daily inspections of parks, grounds, amenities, recreational facilities, and open spaces by vehicle and/or on foot.
  • Monitor issuance of municipal park permits, special event permits, and facility use permits for compliance.
  • Coordinate work orders for multiple parks, facilities, community centers and special events; report problems concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions, and maintenance needs.
  • Post signage and flyers.
  • Document and report permit violations, abandoned items on city property, trash, and incidents of graffiti and vandalism.
  • Submit and monitor work orders to ensure timely maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities, including lights, equipment, signage, grounds, landscaping, etc.
  • Open and/or secure parks and recreational facilities, restrooms, and gates.
  • Operate equipment and assist with recreation event-related set-up and tear-downs.
  • Prepare daily logs and maintenance observation reports, and other reports as required.
  • Provide administrative support including answering phones, acting as a courier, conducting research, and providing general information to the community.
  • Identify, remove, transport, or dispose of trash, debris, and hazardous materials to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the public.
  • Assist in emergencies such as fire and hazardous weather conditions.
  • Assist in emergencies involving injury or illness by notifying proper authorities; conduct basic first aid; administer automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  • Follow safe working practices and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in customer service focused environment, including parks and recreation, public relations, planning, operations, maintenance, public service, or a related field is required.

Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

License/Certificate:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid CPR certification is required.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid First Aid certification is required
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, a valid AED certification is required.

Special Requirements:

  • Incumbent will be enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
  • Must be willing and able to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, and a physical and drug screen.


Working Conditions:

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations

This position works in a field and office environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust moving objects/vehicles, and inclement weather conditions and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, standing, or driving a vehicle for prolonged periods; ability to bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb; heavy, moderate, or light lifting pulling, pushing and holding equipment essential for the job.

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process.

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview. Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates. Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

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If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs
3111 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

760-323-8215

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm September 16, 2024, in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Retiree Health Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Plan
  • Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
  • Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
  • The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.



01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

  • Yes
  • No



02

What is your salary expectation?

03

Do you have the required High School diploma or equivalent?

  • Yes
  • No



04

Do you have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record?

  • Yes, I have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record
  • No, but I am able to obtain and have the ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record by the time of appointment
  • No



05

Do you have the required six (6) months of experience in customer service focused environment, including parks and recreation, public relations, planning, operations, maintenance, public service, or a related field?

  • Yes
  • No



06

Customer service experience is defined as direct contact, assistance, and or interaction with the public. Which customer service environments listed below do you have customer service experience? Check all that apply.

  • Parks & Recreation
  • Public Relations
  • Planning
  • Operations
  • Maintenance
  • Public Service
  • Other
  • None



07

Please describe your experience in customer service focused environment, including parks and recreation, public relations, planning, operations, maintenance, public service, or a related field and where you gained that experience. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none".

08

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required CPR certification?

  • Yes, I have possession of and the ability to maintain, the required CPR certification
  • Yes, I have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required CPR certification
  • No



09

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required First Aid certification?

  • Yes, I have possession of and the ability to maintain, the required First Aid certification
  • Yes, I have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required First Aid certification
  • No



10

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required AED certification?

  • Yes, I have possession of and the ability to maintain, the required AED certification
  • Yes, I have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain, the required AED certification
  • No



11

Are you willing and able to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays?

  • Yes
  • No



12

Which available schedule(s) are you interested in?

  • Monday - Thursday
  • Thursday - Sunday
  • Both
  • None



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