Park Ranger (Part-time)

DESCRIPTION

Are you someone who enjoys the outdoors and loves to interact with the community? The City is looking for someone who is excited to make difference while having fun educating all ages about our parks and trails!!

This is a continuous recruitment and may close anytime without prior notice. The first review date of applications will be February 26, 2024 at 9am.

The Community Services Department is looking for an energetic and motivated individual to educate park users on standards, safety and cleanliness, report problems, provide resources, and manage group activities. Corona has 36 parks, 7 recreation facilities, and a variety of trails and open spaces.

The Park Ranger is a part-time, year-round position, may work on weekends and holidays and requires up to approximately 20-hours per week. The Park Ranger program will be scheduled around peak use times that often include afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Education/Training/Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 3 months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• PC 832 training must be completed within six months of employment.
• Due to the performance of field duties which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Educate and advise the public on standards of safety, civility and cleanliness by explaining and enforcing park policies, regulations and City ordinances relating to park and facility use.
• Open and secure specialized park facilities, skate parks, restrooms, gates and trails.
• Ensure facilities are available for use and in a safe and clean condition; report problems concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions and maintenance needs.
• Provide courteous service to members of the public; respond to requests for service or provide referrals to other departments as appropriate.
• Communicate and respond to low-level calls for service in parks and recreational facilities.
• Coordinate with facility scheduling staff on use of picnic shelters, sports fields and other park amenities to post reserved signs, turn on/off water/power and resolve conflicts and compliance issues.
• Update daily patrol logs; prepare maintenance observation reports, incident, general accident, vehicle accident and employee injury reports, or other required reports as necessary.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate, and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions
• Detail- and process-oriented individual who prides him- or her-self on high quality, error free work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
• Unwavering integrity regardless of outside pressures.

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COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $441 million with a General Fund operating budget of $201 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 900 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

Application Process

The selection process will consist of:

• Application Review
• Oral Examination

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email.