Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Supervising Park Ranger classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
The mission of the City of San Jose's Park Ranger Program is to provide a safe, enjoyable park experience by protecting and educating the public; providing recreational opportunities; and protecting, preserving, and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of the City's parks, trails and open spaces. Over the course of the program's 49-year history, San Jose Park Rangers have worked to ensure a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in city parks. Park Rangers assist park users by providing information on appropriate park use, and educate visitors on park rules and procedures. As public safety officers, Park Rangers also render emergency medical care, conduct search and rescue operations, and perform wildland fire prevention patrols, as well as provide initial attack wildland fire suppression. As stewards of the City's natural and cultural resources, Park Rangers work to protect and monitor park lands, restore native vegetation, maintain rustic hiking trails, and educate the public on the cultural and natural history of San Jose. Park Rangers also maintain safety and security in our neighborhood parks and along trails.
The Park Ranger Program is led by two Supervising Park Rangers who direct and organize Park Ranger personnel in day-to-day operations in the protection of parks, trails, and recreation facilities within the City of San José. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is looking for highly motivated, personable individuals with strong leadership skills and innovative ideas to apply for the position of Supervising Park Ranger.
Under general direction, a Supervising Park Ranger plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of staff engaged in park patrol, protection, and enforcement of park rules and regulations. Each Supervising Park Ranger leads a district of Park Rangers—District 1 is Park Ranger personnel working Sunday through Wednesday, and District 2 is Park Ranger personnel working Wednesday through Saturday—as well as program development efforts such as updating program policies and training and developing employees.
Supervising Park Ranger is the third level of the Park Ranger series responsible for providing direct supervision over assigned staff, and for ensuring the work performed meets the City’s and mandated standards and specifications. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Employees in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
A Supervising Park Ranger:
*Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
*Evaluates training needs and workload balance for staff and prepares plans for implementation.
*Supervises staff engaged in park, trail, and facilities patrol, protection, or enforcement, and performs enforcement of park rules and regulations.
*Supervises and prepares and provides responses to park visitor complaints.
*Prepares and reviews written reports such as police, fire, injury, activity, vandalism, and visitor data reports; may make court appearances.
*Assumes responsibility for safety of subordinate personnel and park visitors.
*Operates light vehicles, radios, and other equipment necessary to perform Rangers activities.
*Supervises and performs the preparation and presentation of interpretive and educational programs related to park services to civic groups and park visitors.
*Recommends improvements and inspects conservation and resource management projects to maintain and restore the natural and cultural resources in City parks and undeveloped City park lands.
*Monitors weather and fire condition reports; may recommend restricting park use.
Additional duties may include:
*Performs and directs search, rescue, fire suppression, and other emergency activities; may coordinate activities with other public safety agencies.
*Completes equipment and supply requisitions.
*Provides budget input on needed personnel, equipment, supplies, and related items.
*Performs enforcement duties such as park patrol and writing misdemeanor citations; may make arrests of persons in violation of Federal, State, or Municipal rules and regulations.
*Supervises and provides cash handling services in the routine collection and/or fees from customers; performs revenue accountability and is responsible for petty cash receipts.
*Other related duties as required.
Work schedules include weekends, holidays and evenings and may fluctuate depending on season or condition. Bilingual applicants speaking a second language such as Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Background
Applicants will be required to pass a background investigation, polygraph test and medical examination prior to appointment.This background process may include the following elements:
*A comprehensive background process orientation.
*Each applicant is required to personally complete a detailed Personal History Statement (PHS) and review documentation with a background investigator. Applicants are responsible to provide original documents as identified in the PHS document. Falsification or failure to disclose or complete any pertinent or required information during any phase of the application, testing or selection process is grounds for immediate disqualification.
*A detailed background investigation is completed covering at least ten years of each applicant's history including a credit check; motor vehicle records check; verification of education, licensure and certifications; personal, business and employer reference checks; law enforcement, criminal and civil court records, etc.
* A polygraph exam
*A criminal records fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
APPLICANTS MAY BE REJECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
*Criminal history including commission or conviction of a criminal offense(s).
*Recent forced resignation, termination, or probation failure from any public safety or emergency medical service position or other employment-related issue(s).
*Recent or current use of any illicit drugs or narcotics. Past use is evaluated on an individual basis. Failure to disclose prior use is cause for immediate disqualification.
*Falsification or failure to disclose any required information during the application, testing or selection processes.
*Other issues that may affect an applicant's suitability for a public safety position with the City of San José based upon the Department's hiring standards.
Successful candidates may enter the final selection process and may be given a conditional offer of employment. The final selection process will include the following: written and oral psychological screening and a medical exam (completed by the City's physician) for all candidates.
