Park Ranger

Overview

THE POSITION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Love the outdoors and want to make a difference in your community? The City of Fresno is hiring Park Rangers I to help keep our parks, trails, and recreation areas safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. This active, hands-on role is perfect for those who enjoy working outside, engaging with the public, and protecting Fresno’s natural spaces. If you’re dependable, community-minded, and ready for a job where every day brings new challenges, apply now and be part of a team that makes a real impact!

• Patrol city parks, trails, and recreation areas by foot, bike, or vehicle
• Enforce park rules, regulations, and municipal codes; issue warnings and citations
• Provide information to the public on park use, permits, and safety
• Respond to non-emergency incidents and assist with special events
• Inspect facilities for hazards, vandalism, and needed repairs; report findings
• Prepare and maintain reports, logs, and documentation of park activities
• Lock and unlock park facilities and amenities as scheduled
• Operate radios and communication devices to respond to calls for service
• Perform related duties as required
• Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview

The full job specification is available to view at the City website. View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look from a Park Ranger at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno. See the following links: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and

Incumbents in the Park Ranger I class may be promoted to the Park Ranger II upon successful completion of the probationary period and recommendation of the appointing authority. The current salary range for Park Ranger II is $4,741-$5,695/month.

Two (2) vacancies exist in Police Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list. High School Diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of work experience which involved a substantial amount of public contact. Examples of qualifying experience include that gained in a customer service or public service environment.

Additional Requirements: The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY WORK DUTIES related to public contact. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

Must be at least 18 years of age on or before administration of the first step of the examination process. The selected eligible candidates certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, Department of Justice fingerprint process, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and/or polygraph test and an extensive background investigation prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate must be obtained within the probationary period. Failure to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate and maintain throughout the term of employment in this class will be cause for termination. Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 5163, proof of a tuberculosis test and clearance is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout the term of employment in this class.

The examination process…