Park Ranger

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beverlyhills/jobs/4880359-0/park-ranger-part-time

Job Summary

The application filing period for this recruitment ends on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm PT. Applicants will be notified of their status after the application review has been completed.

Part-time Hourly - Work hours typically will not exceed 19 hours a week. Maximum yearly limit is 999 work hours in a fiscal year (July-June).Part-time Regular - Work hours will be 25 hours or more per week.
We are hiring immediately for 2 Part-time Hourly vacancies and 2 Part-time Regular vacancies. All part-time, temporary, and seasonal workers are at-will employees.

Per the Part-time Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

• Part-time Hourly employees are eligible for retirement benefits.
• Part-time Regular employees are eligible for health and retirement benefits.

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The City's Park Rangers are a dedicated group of uniformed public officials that serve in a variety of roles seven days a week. The mission of the Beverly Hills Park Rangers is to provide a high level of public relations as well as to educate the public and present a safe and comfortable recreational environment for the community. Park Rangers may patrol City parks in order to enforce park regulations and ensure public safety. They may also be assigned to City facilities and events in order to provide facility/event security. Park Rangers are also directly involved in all filming taking place within the City's park system, working with all crew and public patrons to ensure a safe and successful shoot. Additionally, Park Rangers provide community outreach at events such as the BH Farmer's Market and lead scheduled walking tours of the historic Greystone Mansion estate. To learn more about the Park Rangers and the Community Services Department, please click here.

What We're Looking For
Are you passionate about public service and community safety? The City of Beverly Hills is looking for dedicated Park Rangers to join our team. As a Park Ranger, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and enjoyment of our parks and facilities.

As a Park Ranger, you’ll be expected to work both morning and evening shifts, patrolling City parks and facilities on foot, by bicycle, or vehicle, in all weather conditions—rain or shine. Your duties will include enforcing rules and regulations, issuing parking citations as needed, disseminating information to the public, and conducting welfare checks. You'll also document interactions and refer individuals to the Beverly Hills Outreach Team for services when necessary. Additionally, you'll be required to work during city events such as the Art Show and Mayor's Installation, demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability necessary to excel in this role.

In addition to assisting with commercial film productions, private, and City-sponsored events by coordinating setup, breakdown, crowd control, parking, and enforcing dog park and off-leash rules, you'll also manage wildlife-related issues, such as relocating animals or contacting the appropriate personnel. As a Park Ranger, you'll complete reports, maintain records, lock and unlock facilities, conduct safety inspections, and remove unattended property. You’ll also assist with incident and accident reports, perform basic first aid, and provide security at City events. A solid knowledge of the City’s services, proficiency in using computers and reporting software, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

If you have a passion for public service and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the community, we invite you to apply. Training will be provided, so bring your enthusiasm and readiness to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment. To learn more about this division please click here.

Detailed Job Description
For major duties, requirements, including knowledge, skills, & abilities, please click here.

Work Hours: Hours may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. Evening schedule may be 3pm-10pm. Overnight schedule may be 8pm-5am.

Selection Process: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and whose interests and experience appear to meet the desired qualifications of the position will be invited to participate in the next steps of the recruitment process which will include:

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• In-person Oral Interviews (tentatively scheduled for the week of May 5, 2025 - subject to change)

Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Major Duties

– Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol City parks and City facilities on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to enforce rules and regulations; issue parking citations, as required.
• Disseminate information and assist the public.
• Provide welfare checks for individuals in City parks and other city facilities, document interactions, and refer individuals to the Beverly Hills Outreach Team for services, as needed.
• Provide on-site coordination and assistance for commercial film productions, private, and City sponsored special events; assist with set up, break down, crowd control, and parking during special events.
• Enforce dog park and off-lease rules. May feed fish and turtles, call appropriate personnel to dispose of deceased animals or relocate animals such as deer, coyotes, snakes, and racoons, monitor water level in the pond.
• Complete reports, maintain records and documentation; deliver materials and meeting packets, as needed, and write and respond to emails.
• Lock and unlock facilities, conduct safety inspections, and secure facilities; tag and remove unattended property.
• Complete daily Patrol Report; enter data using computers and software applications.
• Perform basic first aid and complete incident and/or accident reports, as needed.
• Protect and preserve historical landmarks and property in the City parks and other designated areas; assist with tours.
• Provide security in designated areas for City sponsored events.
• Maintain assigned uniform, equipment, and vehicles.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

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• One year of paid/volunteer experience in a customer service-oriented position; OR one year of paid experience working in a park and/or recreation environment, or related work experience.

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• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six-months of hire, and recertification, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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• Principles of customer service.
• Standard office practices, methods, and procedures; use of computer equipment and relevant software applications.
• Safe work practices and vehicle operations.

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• Learn and apply park rules, regulations, and municipal code to enforce rules and policies.
• Intermittently review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify, and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.
• Make sound judgments in recognizing scope of authority and take quick action in emergency situations.
• Adapt to unexpected changes.
• Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties, including PPE, as needed.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Operate vehicles requiring class C license.
• Handle medical or other emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including basic first aid and CPR.
• Work weekends, holidays, evening hours, and overnight, as scheduled.

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beverlyhills/jobs/4880359-0/park-ranger-part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.98 - $39.61 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $40