Ranger Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, South Bay

Close Date: Jun 1, 2012 Salary: $4,491.00 - $5,764.00 Monthly About the Position Note: Salary range currently under review. The District Ranger position involves a wide variety of challenges and opportunities to exercise independent judgment. Rangers patrol on foot, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles and four wheel drive patrol trucks. Rangers patrol District lands to ensure safe public use; provide visitors information and enforce District land use regulations and applicable laws; respond to emergency calls; perform a variety of maintenance and resource management work on District properties and facilities; and perform administrative duties relating to record keeping, inventory, and information research on District lands and facilities. Basic Requirements Must have the ability to enforce pertinent laws and regulations; administer first aid and CPR; operate and maintain various power tools and equipment; operate emergency patrol vehicles and two-way radios; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; and perform wild land fire suppression duties as needed. Certificates Needed Incumbents should possess a valid California driver license; valid professional rescuer CPR certificate and Medical First Responder or equivalent; or, the ability to obtain required certificates prior to completion of the employment probationary period. Education and Experience Education equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in law enforcement, natural resource management, natural sciences or related field; six months to one year experience in the protection, operation, or maintenance of a park, forest, public recreation area, or the provision of emergency services is required. Peace Officer Standards for Rangers Applicants must meet the standards for being a Peace Officer as outlined in Government Code Section 1031; probationary Ranger employees must complete the requirements for training of Peace Officers by attending a law enforcement academy sponsored by the District by the end of the probationary period. Rangers hired during this recruitment process will attend the January 2013 Ranger Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College. Working Conditions Most work is outdoors within the District’s open space lands with exposure to inclement weather conditions. This requires the ability to patrol on foot, off trail, and in rugged terrain. Also requires the ability to perform all related emergency services and maintenance and construction work on District lands. Benefits: Retirement Plan – CalPERS 2.5% @ 55; employee contributes 2%, District pays employee’s 6% plus District’s portion Social Security – District does not participate in SS; however, it does pay toward Medicare 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – optional Medical Plan – choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS – District pays most of insurance premiums Dental Plan - Delta Dental – District paid Vision Plan – VSP – District paid Flexible Spending Plan – pre-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Medical Reimbursement Account Premium Only Plan Life and AD&D Insurance – District paid Employee Assistance Program –District paid Vacation – starts at 15 days per year Personal Leave – 32 hours of leave per year Holidays – 11.5 paid holidays per year Sick Leave – 12 days per year – no cap on accumulation; 72 hours per year may be used for Family Sick Leave For more info contact: hr@openspace.org (650) 691-1200