Park Ranger Trainee (20333467) Job at CalOpps, Los Angeles, CA

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  • CalOpps
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Location

2600 Franklin Canyon Drive Beverly Hills, 90210

Description

The Ranger is a sworn peace officer who provides visitor services and resource protection on MRCA owned and/or managed parkland.

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This position performs a wide variety of duties including park maintenance, law enforcement, first aid, wildland firefighting, and public safety patrol. The Ranger assists the public in natural resource interpretation and performs other duties as needed.  

This is a professional position that requires a highly motivated, responsible, and organized individual. Candidate must be a self-starter who can handle an array of tasks, has good judgement, and can work independently or as part of a team.

Type

This is a full-time, non-exempt, at-will position.

Supervision

This position reports to a Supervising Ranger. Assorted tasks may be supervised directly by Division Chief or other Executive Staff. The position may provide technical and/or functional direction to volunteers and other groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Provide a wide range of law enforcement and public safety services including, but not limited to wildland firefighting, search and rescue, and first aid.
  • Respond to emergency situations on parkland to protect life and property.
  • Make physical arrests, issue citations, and write reports.
  • Conduct criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Perform traffic control.
  • Use, wear, and maintain protective equipment which includes various types of firearms, batons, chemical agents, body armor, and handcuffs.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles and various equipment.
  • Perform a variety of maintenance, restoration, and repair duties.
  • Remove graffiti as necessary, empty trash cans, clean restrooms, clean up litter, and remove illegal dumping.
  • Conduct interpretive programs, such as leading hikes, kayak trips or campfire programs.   
  • Operate with substantial independence and coordinate work with others in completing assignments.
  • Coordinate with organized public groups utilizing park facilities.
  • Coordinate with vendors and other government entities.
  • Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls and correspondence, as well as when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
  • Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and the public at large.
  • Perform related duties as required. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hike, run, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb, lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet both indoors and outdoors, constantly work in outdoor weather conditions, and frequently move about work sites.

Incumbents should have physical strength, endurance, and agility; be mentally alert and physically sound; and have hearing and vision sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required Hours and Location

40 hours per week or in an alternative schedule (9/80 or 4/10 program), must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Must be available to work at various locations.

Public Contact

As public parklands, the majority of MRCA properties are open to the general public during operating hours. This position is likely to have physical contact with members of the public in public areas such as parking lots and shared public/office restrooms and during in-person public meetings. The MRCA is committed to protecting its staff by ensuring appropriate physical distancing and proper infection control while supporting equitable access to services. Our requirements are based on current County of Los Angeles guidance and are subject to change as the County updates its policies.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Applicants must meet the following training or experience via one of the two pathways to Ranger (A or B).

 

PATHWAY A:

1. Possession of High School Diploma conferred by a US Department of Education recognized High School OR General Education Certificate.

AND

2. Possession of a certificate showing graduation from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Regular Basic Academy.

PATHWAY A CANDIDATES WILL BEGIN THE RANGER TRAINING & ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (RTAP) UPON HIRE.

 

PATHWAY B:

1. Possession of High School Diploma conferred by a US Department of Education recognized High School OR General Education Certificate.

AND

2. Current or previous employment by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority as a Seasonal Ranger Assistant or Public Officer pursuant to California Public Resources Code § 5786.17.

PATHWAY B CANDIDATES WILL BE APPOINTED AS A TEMPORARY RANGER ASSISTANT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY CAN BE ENROLLED IN A POST BASIC ACADEMY.

 

Knowledge of: 
  • Common Windows-based programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 
  • Proficiency in basic mathematics; basic grammar and spelling as required in preparing reports and records. 
Ability to:
  • Prioritize varying tasks and projects, manage time, and make regular, consistent progress on multiple projects at once.
  • Work independently to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
  • Revise work approach and/or tactics to address changing conditions.
  • Complete projects and follow oral and written directions.
  • Quickly change tasks and focus.
  • Exercise discretion and sensitivity to confidential information.
  • Maintain the ability to possess, carry, and qualify with agency issued firearms.
Competencies:
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills. Not required to be a native English speaker, but fluency in English is required.
  • Bilingual skills in English, and other locally common language, such as Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Chinese, Armenian, Yiddish, or Tagalog is desired.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
  • Emotional maturity; tact and diplomacy; poise and self-confidence.
All appointment offers are contingent upon the following:
  • A thorough background check including submission of fingerprints to the Department of Justice and FBI, including a firearm background check, and a record clean of violent crimes or felonies. 
  • Psychological examination. 
  • Successful completion of a physical examination including a drug test. 
  • Meet requirements of the Government Sections 1031 for employment as a California Peace Officer.
  • Written Test.
Wages

The starting hourly rate for Ranger Trainee is $21.51 – $26.14 per hour.  At the completion of all training requirements and upon appointment as a Ranger by the Executive Officer, the wage increases to a range of $30.36 - $36.90 per hour.

Existing MRCA employees may be compensated at a higher rate if they can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Chief Deputy Executive Officer, that appropriate additional duties will be performed in addition to the position’s essential duties. This provision does not apply to applicants who are not currently employed by MRCA and may be exercised only at MRCA’s discretion and as budget allows.

This job announcement is not intended to, and does not, create an employment contract of any kind and does not create any express or implied contractual obligations. Employment at MRCA is at-will without exception. The employee and MRCA may terminate employment at any time with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

Job PDF: 

Benefits

Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Eligibility for benefits varies depending on the category of employment and how long the employee has worked. Our employees have access to several benefits, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation option
• Health/Dental Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

MRCA offers both Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans for Medical and Dental. A Vision Plan and Life Insurance is included with all options. Eligible employees may enroll in a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (MRCA matches the employee contribution up to a maximum of 6.2%) and Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and health/dental care. MRCA contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide a defined benefits program for eligible employees.

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Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority ofrece un paquete integral de beneficios para satisfacer las necesidades de sus empleados(as) y sus familias. La elegibilidad para los beneficios varía según la categoría de empleo y el tiempo que el/la empleado/a haya trabajado. Nuestros/as empleados/as tienen acceso a varios beneficios, incluidos:

• Médicos
• Dentales
• Visión
• Licencia paga: Vacaciones, feriados, licencia por enfermedad
• Opción de Retiro y Compensación Diferida
• Cuenta de gastos flexibles médicos/dentales
• Cuenta de gastos flexibles de atención de dependientes
• Seguro de vida
• Programa de Asistencia a Empleados

MRCA ofrece planes médicos y dentales, tanto de Organización de Mantenimiento de la Salud (HMO) como de Organización de Proveedores Preferidos (PPO). Se incluye un plan de visión y un seguro de vida con todas las opciones. Los/las empleados(as) elegibles pueden inscribirse en un Plan de Remuneración Diferida 457(b) (MRCA iguala la contribución del/de la  empleado(a) hasta un máximo de 6.2%) y Cuentas de Gastos Flexibles para la atención de dependientes y la atención médica/dental. MRCA tiene un contrato con el Sistema de Retiro para Empleados Públicos de California (CalPERS) para brindar un programa de beneficios definido a los empleados elegibles.

 

Special Instructions

Applicants may attach a resume and letter of interest if desired. Complete all sections of the application completely and accurately.  The application must be fully completed even if you are attaching a resume. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications submitted with blanks or unfinished responses may not be considered for this position.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the minimum requirements. Please contact us if you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement. The position is open to the public for all qualified applicants.

Depending on the applicant pool, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be selected to continue in the recruitment process. This position will remain open until filled. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and other vacancies in the future.

All notifications will be sent to the phone number or e-mail address provided on your application or resume. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid phone number and/or e-mail address.

All information is subject to verification at any point during the recruitment process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or withdrawal of appointment.

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Los solicitantes pueden adjuntar un currículum y una carta de interés si lo desean. Complete todas las secciones de la solicitud de forma completa y precisa. La solicitud debe estar completamente completa incluso si está adjuntando un currículum. No se aceptan currículums en lugar de una aplicación completa. Las solicitudes enviadas con espacios en blanco o respuestas sin terminar no se considerarán para este puesto.

La aceptación de su solicitud dependerá de si ha demostrado claramente que cumple con los requisitos mínimos. Póngase en contacto con nosotros si necesita una adaptación en el proceso de reclutamiento o un formato alternativo de este anuncio.

El puesto está abierto al público para todos los/as solicitantes calificados(as). En función del grupo de solicitantes, no todos/das los/las solicitantes que cumplan con los requisitos mínimos serán seleccionados(as) para continuar en el proceso de reclutamiento. La lista de elegibilidad de este reclutamiento puede usarse para llenar está vacante y otras vacantes en el futuro.

Todas las notificaciones se enviarán al número de teléfono o a la dirección de correo electrónico que proporcione en su solicitud o su currículum. Los/as candidatos/as son responsables de proporcionar un número de teléfono o una dirección de correo electrónico válidos.

Toda la información está sujeta a verificación en cualquier momento durante el proceso de reclutamiento, incluso después de que se haya realizado una cita. La falsificación de cualquier información podrá resultar en la descalificación o retiro del nombramiento.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email: 

employment@mrca.ca.gov

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Traineeship, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Felony friendly, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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