Park Ranger-26633205
Salary
$56,763.20 - $69,700.80 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26633205
Department
Parks & Recreation Dept
Division
Park Operations
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
County of San Diego
Department of Parks and Recreation
PARK RANGER
Interviews will take place the week of June 29, 2026. Job offers will be made the week of July 6, 2026
This Position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $56,763.20 annually. County Employees are subject to the County promotional rule for step placement in accordance with comp Ord 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 5.33% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.83% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 - 4.83% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.83% Market Adjustment)
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Park Ranger!
The Position
Park Rangers are responsible for assisting members of the public when they visit County of San Diego parks, preserves, campgrounds, sports facilities and historic areas by providing administration, interpretation, facility safety, park rule enforcement, and maintenance services.
Please read the Park Ranger job description for more information.
The Department
The Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities and preserving regionally significant resources in a parks system that is the pride of San Diego County. This mission is at the heart of what our employees do each day and a passion that is shared and fostered among our colleagues. Every position and function within the County Parks and Recreation system plays a part in upholding the Departments motto that "Parks Make Life Better!"
Ideal Candidate Profile
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Note: If qualifying under option #1 or #2 listed above, applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial or official complete transcripts, diplomas, and/or verification letters from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a foreign studies equivalency certificate during Step 1 of the online application process.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Working Conditions
Work requires the adherence to prescribed personal grooming standards and use of uniform work clothing. May be subject to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts. As a condition of employment in this classification, incumbents may be required to reside in a county-owned dwelling during duty periods. May be subject to driving cars, trucks, tractors, boats, and other equipment. May be subject to working around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground, and working at heights. May be subject to exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, dust, gas, or fumes, and require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner.
By checking the Yes below, I indicate that I have read and understand the instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire.
I understand that the written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position.
Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not acceptable answers.
Please ensure that information related to your duties is reflected in your work history and application to support your responses to the supplemental questions below.
Do you understand this information?
02
Please select the option below that most accurately describes your level of education and/or experience. Note: In order for your education to be considered, please submit a copy of your degree(s), complete transcript(s), and/or foreign studies equivalency report with your application. Your degree verification must be in an unalterable format.
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If you selected one of the education and/or experience areas in the previous question, please ensure all educational documents are attached to your application and that the experience is referenced in the Work Experience section of the application. Additionally, please also provide the following information regarding your experience for each position held: 1) Job Title(s) 2) Employer Name(s) 3) Employment Dates 4) A description of your duties. Note: If you are qualifying with education only, or you selected "None of the above" in the previous question, please enter "N/A" below.
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Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Working conditions for Park Rangers include the following: Work requires the adherence to prescribed personal grooming standards and use of uniform work clothing. May be subject to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts. As a condition of employment in this classification, incumbents may be required to reside in a county-owned dwelling during duty periods. May be subject to driving cars, trucks, tractors, boats, and other equipment. May be subject to working around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground, and working at heights. May be subject to exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, dust, gas, or fumes, and require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
Physical requirements for Park Rangers include: extensive walking, climbing or hiking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, simple grasping with both hands, pushing and pulling, and reaching below shoulder level. Occasional: sitting, crawling, repetitive use of hands, including power grasping and fine manipulation, and reaching above shoulder level. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and occasionally 75 lbs. with assistance.
Do you understand these working conditions?
05
If you have paid work experience working in a park and/or recreational facility setting, please select all settings in which you have experience. If you do not have this experience, please check "N/A".
06
If you selected any of the park and/or recreational facility setting boxes in Question 5, please provide a detailed description of the paid experience gained in each of the applicable settings. If you do not possess the experience and selected N/A in Question 5, please enter "N/A" below.
07
Do you have paid work experience performing any of the following in a park operations/administration setting? Please select all that apply.
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If you selected any of the paid work experience boxes in Question 7, please provide a detailed description of the experience gained in a park operations/administration setting for each of the box(es) checked. If you checked None of the Above in Question 7, please enter "N/A" below.
09
Do you have paid customer service work experience resolving difficult situations involving members of the public?
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If you selected Yes in Question 9, please provide a detailed description of the experience below. Please include your job title(s), your employer name(s), length of your experience, and a description of the experience resolving difficult situations involving members of the public and how the issue was resolved. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A" below.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.