Ranger Assistant

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The current vacancies are for Ranger Assistant in the Water Recreation Division of the Water Department at the Loch Lomond Recreation area located at 100 Loch Lomond Way in Felton. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Ranger Assistant vacancies during the life of the list. The list is valid for up to one year from the date established unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

This list will be utilized to fill both Regular Full-Time and Limited-Term positions. One vacancy is for a Regular full‑time position, and one vacancy is for a 39‑week Limited‑Term position (approximately 9 months per year during the open season, February through October), working 40 hours per week and receiving full benefits. The season opens on March 1st and runs through the second week in October.

• On Thursday, 01/22/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit an online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely.
• Response to supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
• Week of 01/26/26:
  Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status by 02/06/26.
• Week of 02/09 and/or 02/16/26:
  Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.

Under general supervision, the Ranger Assistant supports the recreation area by performing park maintenance and resource management duties, overseeing store operations, providing public assistance, and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations to visitors at Loch Lomond Recreation Area and the surrounding watershed area.

The Ranger Assistant is an entry‑level classification and is distinguished from the next higher level of classification (Ranger) in that the latter is responsible for assisting with the protection and enhancement of the recreation areas, watershed, and facilities through patrol, municipal code enforcement, and emergency response.

• Staff the Recreation Area store and/or Welcome Kiosk; respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information on fees, permits, policies, procedures, and services; assist the public in obtaining permits and renting equipment.
• Receive and process purchases, fees, fines, or other transactions; set up cash drawers and operate cash registers and/or point of sales equipment (POS); prepare receipts, balance money received, and prepare deposits; reconcile purchases and user fees with daily receipts.
• Maintain supplies and inventories for facilities and store; contact vendors, place orders, and process related record‑keeping.
• Assist with minor construction projects and maintenance of park facilities, such as buildings, restrooms, trash receptacles, picnic areas, signs, irrigation systems, trails, fuel breaks, fences, gates, and grounds; perform maintenance and repair work on facilities, structures, and equipment, including minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Assist with resource management within the watershed and recreation areas by performing tasks such as aquatic or terrestrial invasive species control, boat inspections, and erosion control projects; maintain roads, trails, and fire breaks; observe and report environmental hazards, such as slides, erosion, and disease and insect activity in trees.
• Operate and maintain various types of power tools, light to medium construction equipment, and city vehicles, including trailers and boats.
• Control access to assigned facilities by opening and closing them to the public; ensure the facility…