Park Ranger II

Park Ranger II

Salary

$52,374.40 - $73,777.60 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-16050-01

Department

Regional Parks

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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The Job

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is currently recruiting for Park Ranger IIs 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 Ranger IIs 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 RVs, 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/.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

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.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

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 and 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 Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Work Location: Indicate the Park(s) at which you are willing to accept employment. Check all that apply.

Note: Failure to accept an interview or job offer due to location selected will result in removal of eligible list.

• Prado (Chino)
• Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario)
• Glen Helen (San Bernardino)
• Mojave Narrows (Victorville)
• Mojave River Forks (Hesperia)
• Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, near Barstow)
• Yucaipa (Yucaipa)
• None of the above

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Experience: Do you possess a minimum of one (1) year 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?

• Yes
• No

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Experience: Describe your experience in construction, retail, parks, project management, or customer service related industry involving direct, in-person contact with the general public as a primary job duty. Include the employer name and your dates of employment. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in your the work experience section of the application. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."

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Recreational Experience: Indicate your experience working in a recreational environment. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.

• Two or more years
• One year
• Less than 12 months
• None of the above

06

Maintenance Experience Indicate your experience working in a maintenance, building trade, or construction related field. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.

• Two or more years
• One year
• Less than 12 months
• None of the above

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Supervisor/Lead Worker Experience: Indicate your experience working as a supervisor or lead worker. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.

• Two or more years
• One year
• Less than 12 months
• None of the above

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Experience: Indicate the areas below in which you possess experience. Check all that apply. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.

• Visitor Services
• Maintenance and Grounds
• Interpretive Programs
• Cash Handling
• Project Management
• Safety
• Ordinance, Rules, and Regulation Implementation
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer San Bernardino County

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