Ranger Assistant

The current vacancies are for Ranger Assistant in the Water Recreation Division of the Water Department at the Loch Lomond Recreation area located at 100 Loch Lomond Way in Felton.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Ranger Assistant vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. This list will be utilized to fill both Regular Full-Time and Limited-Term positions.

One vacancy is for a Regular full-time position, and one vacancy is for a full-time Limited Term position. This Limited-term position will be for thirty-nine (39) weeks, approximately 9 months, per year during Loch Lomond Recreation Area open season, February through October, working 40 hours per week, and receives full benefits. Season opening day is March 1st and runs through the second week in October.

The Loch Lomond Recreation Area offers fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking in a unique mountain lake environment in Santa Cruz County. To read more about the Loch Lomond Recreation Area, go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Recruitment will close on Thursday, 01/22/26. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:
• Application – online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely.
• Response to supplemental questions – will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
• Week of 01/26/26:
  Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 02/06/26.
• Week of 02/09/26 and/or 02/16/26:
  Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.

Under general supervision, the Ranger Assistant assists with supporting the recreation area by performing park maintenance and resource management duties, overseeing store operations, providing public assistance, and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations to visitors at the Loch Lomond Recreation Area and the surrounding watershed area.

The Ranger Assistant is an entry-level classification and is distinguished from the next higher level of classification of Ranger in that the latter is responsible for assisting with the protection and enhancement of the recreation areas, watershed, and facilities through patrol, municipal code enforcement, and emergency response.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, those listed below.

• Staff the Recreation Area store and/or Welcome Kiosk; respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information regarding fees, permits, policies, procedures and services; assist the public in obtaining permits and renting equipment.
• Receive and process purchases, fees, fines, or other transactions; set up cash drawers and operate cash registers and/or point of sales equipment (POS); prepare receipts, balance money received and prepare deposits; reconcile purchases and user fees with daily receipts.
• Maintain supplies and inventories for facilities and store; contact vendors, place orders and process related record-keeping.
• Assist with minor construction projects and maintenance of park facilities, such as buildings, restrooms, trash receptacles, picnic areas, signs, irrigation systems, trails, fuel breaks, fences, gates and grounds; perform maintenance and repair work on facilities,…