What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor position at City of Claremont?
$77,261.64 - $93,346.20 Annually
**3% salary increase July 1, 2025**
**Additional 3% increase July 1, 2026**
The Recreation and Human Services Department is seeking a highly enthusiastic individual with naturalist and park ranger experience to serve as its next Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor. The 2500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is a regional destination, attracting visitors from across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond! The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor staff, foster team building, and develop meaningful relationships with multiple stakeholder groups, such as the Friends of the Wilderness Park. A person with the ability to communicate clearly and facilitate consensus amongst different parties will thrive in this position.
The Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the wilderness park and park ranger program, including trail maintenance, park improvements, habitat restoration, parking operations, enforcement, fire prevention, emergency response, implementation of the CHWP Master Plan, sports field allocations, and more.
The hours of work for this position are Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (38-hour workweek), with every Friday off. However, this position may be required to work some early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. This is an exempt, on-call position that requires being available by phone outside regular business hours. All staff are required to work special events, including but not limited to the 4th of July, Halloween Spooktacular, Holiday Promenade, and Spring Celebration.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- Experience in wildland management
- Knowledge of native flora and fauna
- Experience in trail maintenance and habitat restoration
- A PC 832 certificate, or be able to obtain one after hire
- Interpretive programming experience
THE RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Recreation and Human Services Department is responsible for managing and coordinating the areas of Administration, Recreation, Youth Services, Senior and Social Services, and Special Events within the Department. To fulfill the goals of the City Council and the citizens, the Department has an annual operating budget of $2.9 million and 11 full-time employees encompassing all divisions.
The Department staffs the Community and Human Services Commission and works with its standing committees, various Ad Hoc committees, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and the School District. The Department provides the following year-round recreational activities and programs:
- Administration, Department budget, and Homeless Services
- Community & Human Services Commission, Committee on Aging, Committee on Human Relations, Independence Day Committee, Teen Committee, Youth Sports Committee
- Recreation classes and activities;
- Park Permits, and Facility Rentals, and Wading Pools;
- Youth Programs including the programming at the Youth Activity Center (YAC), TRACKS Activity Center (TAC), and coordination of Camp Claremont;
- Youth Sports programming and sports field allocations;
- Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and the Park Ranger Program;
- Senior programs and Social Services for Seniors, including nutrition program, health and fitness activities, case management, social activities, and volunteer opportunities;
- Citywide Special Events, including the Spring Celebration, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July Celebration, the Monday Night Concert Series, Children's Concert, Movies in the Park, Halloween Spooktacular, Veterans Day, and the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting.
THE COMMUNITY
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefit package, including:
- 3% Negotiated Salary Increase 7/1/25 and 7/1/26
- $1,500 a month for medical allowance
- 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members), Employee pays 7% of salary; 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member) Employee pays 6.5% of salary
- Monday through Thursday schedule 38 hours per week
- 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
- 123 holiday and floating holiday hours
- 56 hours of Administrative Leave
- 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
- $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.claremontca.us. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Salary : $77,262 - $93,346
