NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Park Ranger II
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated Park Ranger II to join the Community Services Department in Santa Barbara. This role involves constructing, maintaining, and repairing park facilities while providing visitor services and enforcing regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to community service.
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Responsibilities
Checks visitors into parks, collects fees, issues permits; provides park information to visitors; patrols park lands and waterways to maintain safety and security; interprets and enforces rules, regulations, and ordinances by issuing warnings or citations; requests assistance from public safety and ambulance services; may provide first aid; completes incident reports, work orders, cash handling records, and other forms
Repairs faucets, replaces sprinkler heads, and unclogs drains; paints structures and facilities; repairs picnic benches; pours concrete and welds; operates and performs routine servicing of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment, such as chain and table saws, drills, chippers, roto tillers, riding and push mowers; collects and removes debris, trash, and litter; cleans walkways, cabins, yurts, restrooms, lift stations and other park facilities
Mows, weeds, waters, edges, and fertilizes lawns; prunes trees and bushes; identifies and reports plant problems; monitors and adjusts irrigation and water purification systems
Leads a crew to perform park maintenance work and related duties
Uses basic computer software like Microsoft Office and park reservation software
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One year of experience in park operations, groundskeeping, or semi-skilled maintenance work that included considerable contact with the public and a focus on customer service
Six months of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Park Ranger I with Santa Barbara County and possession of a basic law enforcement (PC 832) course certificate or approved equivalent
Any combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License
Ability to learn, understand, and convey park rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively with the public
Ability to work effectively with and provide service to a variety of people from different backgrounds
Ability to learn and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Ability to represent the department with tact
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to keep records and compose short narrative reports
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to learn and apply basic law enforcement practices used to issue citations
Ability to perform basic first aid
Ability to use a computer and applicable software programs
Ability to lead and delegate work
Preferred
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or ability to obtain the certification prior to appointment
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Benefits
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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