- Salary
- $23 – $27/hr
- Location
- Hughes Center - 1700 Danbury Road Claremont, CA, CA, US
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
**MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AND SHIFTS AVAILABLE!**
The Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for highly motivated individuals with strong work ethics to monitor activities and enforce City policies in public parks, including the 2,500-acre Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.
- Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
- Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
- The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?
If you answered these questions with YES, consider applying to join the Recreation and Human Services Department as their next Park Ranger.
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview.
Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: August 3, 2026
CLOSE DATE: August 20, 2026
INTERVIEWS: September 10, 2026
Park Rangers will provide information to park users, report problems to the appropriate agency and manage group activities in City parks. Other duties include inspecting park facilities, reporting graffiti, vandalism, and any items that need to be repaired. The Park Ranger will assist local law enforcement agencies with the enforcement of City policies and codes at various parks through education and the issuance of citations.
The Park Ranger is part-time and requires up to 30 hours per week.However, minimum hours cannot be guaranteed. Shift hours vary Monday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 365 days per year. Park Rangers are assigned to preset shifts upon hire and are required to maintain availability for their assigned shift, as well as be available for special events or details as assigned. The current vacancies exist:
- Thursday - Sunday shifts between 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., with alternating Thursdays off.
- Monday - Thursday shifts between 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., with alternating Thursdays off.
Education: Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12th grade or equivalent GED.
Experience: Experience in park and open space operations, public service, or a related field. Related knowledge of local flora/fauna is highly desirable. Chainsaw certification is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or successful acquisition within six months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
- PC 832 training must be completed within six months of employment.
- Due to the performance of field duties which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.
Individuals holding this position are considered mandated reporters under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”), Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3. As a mandated reporter, these individuals will be required to comply with the agency’s Policy on Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting.
For a comprehensive list of duties and requirements, review the job description here.
THE COMMUNITY
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
