About Our Job
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
The City of Vacaville is currently accepting applications for a Park Ranger position within our Parks and Recreation Department. Come join the
fun!
Become a Park Ranger with the City of Vacaville and turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding career! As a Park Ranger, you’ll be at the heart of our beautiful parks, ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and thriving spaces for our community. You'll connect with nature daily, educate visitors and help preserve the City’s natural treasures. If you’re an adventurer who loves working with people and making a difference, this is the job for you!
Salary Information: $24.50 - $29.78/hour
Examples Of Duties
- Visitor Engagement: Greet and assist park visitors, providing information on trails, wildlife and park activities.
- Education Programs: Develop and lead fun, informative programs to promote conservation and outdoor recreation.
- Park Maintenance: Inspect and maintain park facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
- Enforcement: Patrol parks to enforce rules, issue citations and handle conflicts or emergencies.
- Wildlife Preservation: Monitor habitats and support efforts to protect local flora and fauna.
A complete job description can be found here.
This position works multiple shifts including nights, weekends and some holidays.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
About You
The ideal candidate is a:
- Nature Enthusiast: You love the outdoors and have a deep appreciation for environmental stewardship.
- People Person: Strong communication and customer service skills to engage with park visitors and lead educational programs.
- Problem Solver: Quick thinker who can handle emergencies and enforce park rules with confidence and fairness.
- Physically Fit: Comfortable with physical tasks, including hiking, lifting and working in various weather conditions.
- Team Player: Thrives in a collaborative environment and works well with other staff and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Equivalent to an Associate's degree with coursework in a related field is desirable.
Experience: One year experience in park operations, park regulations or semi-skilled maintenance work that included considerable contact with the public. Experience in criminal justice, code compliance or related field is desirable.
License/Certification: A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Incumbents will be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Incumbents will be required to obtain certification to carry and use OC/pepper spray within one year of hire. All licenses and certifications must be kept current while employed in this class.
About Everything Else
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688
by 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025.
Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 or by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/government/human-resources/job-application-faqs
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education/experience verification, DMV review, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) medical examination and drug screen.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month*. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
- Except Lifeguards classified as seasonal part-time employees – please see job bulletin for details.
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Do you have equivalent to an Associate's degree with coursework in a related field?
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Do you have one year experience in park operations, park regulations or semi-skilled maintenance work that included considerable contact with the public?
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Do you possess a valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record?
