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Park Ranger I/II - Parks (Jurupa)
County of Riverside
Parks Department
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$23.16 - $31.54
per hour
Type
Closes
February 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a park ranger at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park in Riverside, California, where you'll provide security, educate visitors, enforce local rules, help with maintenance tasks, and handle camping permits.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in parks, forestry, military, or law enforcement who enjoys interacting with the public and working outdoors in a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
The role starts at level I or II based on your background and offers opportunities to advance with good performance.
Key Requirements
- Experience in open-space reserves, forestry, parks, military, or law enforcement
- Strong customer service skills for public interaction and education
- Ability to explain and enforce park policies, rules, regulations, and county ordinances
- Capability to perform security duties and issue camping permits
- Willingness to assist with various park maintenance tasks
- Flexibility to work a 4/10 schedule including days, evenings, graveyards, weekends, and holidays with rotating shifts
- Ability to progress from Park Ranger I to II based on qualifications and performance
Full Job Description
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 vacanciesThe Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space district seeks multiple Park Rangers - Parks who will support the Rancho Jurupa Regional Park. The positions will be filled at either the I or II level.
Rancho Jurupa Regional Park is situated along the Santa Ana River and located behind Mt. Rubidoux just west of charming historic downtown Riverside. This popular award-winning regional park boasts a natural semi-rural setting of shady cottonwood trees, graceful meadows, and two lovely lakes, while still providing easy access to the entertainment opportunities and urban conveniences of the city.
The Park Ranger will act as security for the park, interact with the public to educate and enforce county ordinances, assist with various maintenance, and issue camping permits.
The ideal candidate will have a background in open-space reserve, forestry, and parks or experience in military or law enforcement. Prior working experience with an emphasis in customer service is also a plus.
Work Schedule:
This position follows a 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour shifts per week), including weekends and holidays. Shifts rotate quarterly and may change based on departmental needs. The selected candidate must have the flexibility and availability to work all shifts.
Shift Hours:
Day: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Evening: 2:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Shift pay differential is available)
Graveyard: 7:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. (Shift pay differential is available)
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 level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Meet the Team!
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. Their 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.
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. Their 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.
Requirements
Both Levels
• 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.
Park Ranger II - Parks (in addition to the duties above)
• 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 and specifications for park site projects and recommend modifications.
•Requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work and on observed performance and attendance of subordinates.
• 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.
Park Ranger II - Parks (in addition to the duties above)
• 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 and specifications for park site projects and recommend modifications.
•Requisition equipment and supplies; inform supervisor on progress of work and on observed performance and attendance of subordinates.
Qualifications
PARK RANGER I ($42,853.57 - $58,313.96 Annually)Experience: Two years of interacting with the public that included conflict resolution and customer service or customer support. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
Other Requirements: Within 12 months of employment, incumbents must possess valid certificates in First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA, and have successfully completed PC 832.
PARK RANGER II ($46,315.43 - $63,085.54 Annually)
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment.
OPTION II
Experience: Three years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to three years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
OPTION III
Experience: One year as a Park Ranger I with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field to the assignment.
OPTION II
Experience: Three years of working in the operations, maintenance, development, or protection of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area. (College coursework from an accredited college or university in public administration, park or recreation management, forestry, botany, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to three years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
OPTION III
Experience: One year as a Park Ranger I with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
Other Requirements: Incumbents must possess valid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED. Within the first six months of employment, incumbents must successfully complete P.C. 832. Within one year of employment, incumbents must possess a valid certificate in Basic Water Rescue issued by the American Red Cross or YMCA.
If you are applying for the Level II, you must upload your valid certificates in First Aid and CPR/AED with your application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of application since they will utlizing a county vehicle to patrol the Park.
Assessment: Candidates will be required to take a general abilities assessment prior to being considered for any Park Ranger position.
Physical Requirements: The incumbent will be exposed to inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, and wet conditions, for long periods of time. Additionally, they will encounter living and dead wild and domestic animals, as well as noxious plants, including rattlesnakes, bees/wasps, mountain lions, dogs, poison oak, and stinging nettle. The position requires the ability to patrol parks and perform maintenance under these conditions.
** Uniforms are provided. **
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of natural resources conservation, park management, and general law enforcement; principles and practices of first aid and safety.
Ability to: Read, interpret, and enforce appropriate laws and regulations in accordance with County policy; train subordinates in park and open-space procedures; maintain records and prepare clear, complete, and concise reports; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and other employees.
Some Regional Park and Open-Space District Park Ranger - Parks positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
Additional Information
Who May Apply:
This recruitment is open to current Department/Agency employees, including temporary employees on assignment to Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Silvia Trammell at 951-955-3725 or strammell@rivco.org. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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