What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger II position at San Bernardino County?
Regional Parks is currently recruiting for Park Rangers II who assist in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of grounds, equipment, and facilities; operate, maintain and repair various equipment, tools, and vehicles; and order supplies and equipment. Park Rangers II inform the public of park features and regulations; maintain order and security; report incidents of injury and vandalism; register visitors; collect fees and coordinate the use of park facilities; and oversee the inspection and enforcement of standards of cleanliness, sanitation and safety.
This recruitment will be used to fill positions throughout the Regional Parks in San Bernardino County. Parks and their locations are: Prado (Chino), Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario), Glen Helen (San Bernardino), Mojave Narrows (Victorville), Mojave River Forks (Hesperia), Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, near Barstow), and Yucaipa (Yucaipa).
For more detailed information, refer to the Park Ranger II job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are: Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds. Seven (7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV's, dry to full hook-ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River. For more information, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.
This position offers excellent benefits for the employee and their dependents!
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
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DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement |
Review the Employee Benefits Summary by following this LINK.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check which includes fingerprints, medical exam, and review of employment history.
Work Schedule: Employees are on-call as necessary and are required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical: This position requires frequent lifting, carrying and moving of items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds as well as walking, standing, kneeling, stooping and climbing on uneven surfaces. Employees work outdoors year-round often under extreme weather conditions.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation. Please visit the Regional Parks Department website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/ for a listing of county-wide park locations.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a construction, retail, parks, project management or customer service related industry, such as a recreational environment, logistics/operations, or hospitality which includes direct, in-person contact with the general public as primary duty of the job.
Experience must be clearly detailed on the work experience section of the application.
Experience must be clearly detailed on the work experience section of the application.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- The ability to work hard, manage, and complete assigned projects in a thorough and efficient manner.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills that demonstrate a can-do positive disposition.
- The ability to use tools and maintenance related vehicles in a responsible and productive manner.
- Experience in cash handling and reconciliation.
- The knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, as well as the ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a particular job.
- The ability to enforce park rules and regulations and promote good public relations.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Salary : $50,336 - $69,181
