Senior Park Ranger
Apply NowCompany: City of San Diego, CA
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary : $85,238.40 - $103,272.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: AG-T11738-202504
Business Area: 1714 - Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Senior Park Ranger positions plan and oversee the daily operation of a resource-based, open space, or regional park; assign, train, mentor, and evaluate the work of subordinate Park Rangers and Park Ranger Aides, other park personnel, volunteers, and contractors; design interpretative programs on park's natural, cultural, and historic features; design and direct the preparation of exhibits and publications; perform first aide, CPR, and search and rescue; plan, monitor, and implement special events; serve as a liaison to advisory community groups, other City departments, other agencies, and the public regarding park services and improvements; develop and administer park maintenance; plan, coordinate, and supervise habitat restoration, revegetation, enhancement projects, including non-native plant removals; provide emergency assistance; enforce park policies and regulations; issue administrative, infractions, and misdemeanor citations; prepare correspondence and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
NOTE:
Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks. Writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs. Enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.
NOTES:
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 3 - April 25, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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Which of the following do you possess? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts to your application.
06
If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education?
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How many years of full-time experience do you have assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work in the following: Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks; writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs; and/or enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.
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In which of the following areas do you have full-time experience assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work.
09
Describe your full-time experience assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work In the following areas: a. Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks b. Writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs c. enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
10
Indicate which of the following valid certificates you possess.
11
I understand that completion of a California Penal Code 832 Powers of Arrest course and possession of a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate is required within six months from the date of hire.
Required Question
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: AG-T11738-202504
Business Area: 1714 - Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Senior Park Ranger positions plan and oversee the daily operation of a resource-based, open space, or regional park; assign, train, mentor, and evaluate the work of subordinate Park Rangers and Park Ranger Aides, other park personnel, volunteers, and contractors; design interpretative programs on park's natural, cultural, and historic features; design and direct the preparation of exhibits and publications; perform first aide, CPR, and search and rescue; plan, monitor, and implement special events; serve as a liaison to advisory community groups, other City departments, other agencies, and the public regarding park services and improvements; develop and administer park maintenance; plan, coordinate, and supervise habitat restoration, revegetation, enhancement projects, including non-native plant removals; provide emergency assistance; enforce park policies and regulations; issue administrative, infractions, and misdemeanor citations; prepare correspondence and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 5% effective 7/1/25.
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- The list established for these positions may be used to fill full-time, half-time, and/or limited, hourly vacancies.
- The list established for these positions may be used to fill vacancies for open space, regional parks, community parks, and other areas as necessary.
- Senior Park Ranger employees may work unusual shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Senior Park Ranger positions may include duties that involve hiking long distances and lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
- Senior Park Ranger employees must wear and maintain standard uniform apparel as prescribed.
- Senior Park Ranger will receive a uniform allowance upon hire and annual uniform allowance every new fiscal year for all eligible employees on (July timeframe).
- Senior Park Ranger employees MUST possess the following within six months from the date of hire: Completion of a valid California Penal Code 832 Powers of Arrest course (or equivalent, if out-of-state); and a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.
- In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Senior Park Ranger positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
NOTE:
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
NOTES:
- Experience maintaining park grounds is NOT qualifying.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Resource Management, Public Resource Protection, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field may be substituted for lack of experience in writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Experience supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate Park Rangers.
- Natural resource management experience, including habitat and trail management.
- Experience enforcing regulations and issuing citations.
- Resource management experience in trail maintenance and/or habitat restoration.
- Knowledge of regional, natural, and cultural history.
- Park guide or tour leader.
- Law enforcement or investigative work.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 3 - April 25, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
- Current city employee
- Former city employee
- Current & former city employee
- None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
- Yes
- No
05
Which of the following do you possess? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts to your application.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter)
- Bachelor's Degree in Resource Management, Public Resource Protection, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field
- None of the above
06
If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education?
- 0 to 29 semester/44 quarter units
- 30 semester/45 quarter units to 59 semester/89 quarter units
- 60 semester/90 quarter units to 89 semester/134 quarter units
- 90 semester/135 quarter units to 119 semester/179 quarter units
- 120 semester/180 quarter units or more
07
How many years of full-time experience do you have assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work in the following: Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks; writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs; and/or enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
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In which of the following areas do you have full-time experience assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work.
- Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks.
- Writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs.
- Enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations.
- None of the above.
09
Describe your full-time experience assisting in administrative, professional, technical, or investigative work In the following areas: a. Resource management, protection, habitat restoration, and use of resource-based, open space, or regional parks b. Writing, presenting, or conducting educational programs, natural, historic, or cultural interpretive programs c. enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
10
Indicate which of the following valid certificates you possess.
- California Penal Code 832 Powers of Arrest (or equivalent, if out-of-state).
- CPR/First Aid.
- None of the above.
11
I understand that completion of a California Penal Code 832 Powers of Arrest course and possession of a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate is required within six months from the date of hire.
- Yes
- No
Required Question