Park Ranger I​/II

Park Ranger I/II (Finance)

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Regional Park and Open-Space District has an opportunity for a Park Ranger I/II position based in the Santa Ana River Bottom (SARB) located in Jurupa. The Park Ranger I/II will patrol the Santa Ana River Bottom on foot or in a truck while enforcing policies, state and county laws, and ordinances. The role encompasses off‑highway vehicle patrolling, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, fence repairs, and clearing encampment debris, with a dedicated emphasis on community engagement, particularly with the unhoused.

Additionally, the Park Ranger I/II will work to identify the needs of unsheltered individuals and connect them with appropriate resources, fostering a supportive environment that encourages positive outcomes. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Background in open‑space reserves, forestry, or parks.
• Park operations experience in a Park Ranger, Park Attendant or Park Maintenance or similar position.
• Ability to evaluate environments for potential hazards, including contraband presence.
• Diffusing potentially difficult situations and providing support to law enforcement and fire officials where necessary.
• Experience interacting with a wide range of individuals, including the unsheltered and unhoused, in potentially difficult situations.
• Bridging and facilitating connections to resources and services for unhoused individuals.
• Interacting with OHV “off‑highway vehicle patrols” users and the public to provide information and gather feedback about the area.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and GIS applications.

5 /40 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekends off. (Shifts may rotate based on departmental needs, and employees will also be required to work evenings and holidays).

Incumbents are expected to progress to the Park Ranger II level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level and satisfactory job performance.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open‑Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Its mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well‑balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

• Explain and enforce park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances; oversee the registration of park visitors, the collection of fees.
• Participate in custodial duties and the maintenance and cleanup of park structures and grounds; work with park maintenance personnel on minor construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park structures, facilities, and grounds.
• Answer public inquiries and complaints concerning park operations and maintenance.
• Provide assistance in emergency situations; maintain fire prevention standards and practices as established by the State Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention and the United States Forest Service.
• Patrol open‑space, wildlife habitat reserves, and conservation land to communicate and ensure compliance with park regulations, laws, and ordinances; work with maintenance personnel to maintain signs and access controls.
• Plan and participate in habitat creation and restoration; assist in the planning of prescribed burns with County, state, and federal fire agencies.
• Monitor and participate in court referral/ work release programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Train assigned staff in the safe and effective promotion, protection, and utilization of park resources at assigned parks and open‑space and wildlife preserves.
• Interpret, explain and enforce park policies, rules, regulations, and County ordinances.
• Assist in reviewing plans…