CPRS Job Listing
Wilderness Park & Park Ranger Supervisor
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 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.
Ideal Candidate
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: four years of experience in human services or recreation services, including one year of supervisory experience and a Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in recreation, human services, public administration, ecology, biology, criminal justice, or a related field. A valid Class C California driver's license and a good driving record are also required.
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