Park Ranger III (Departmental Promotional Only) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4899222) Apply  Park Ranger III (Departmental Promotional Only) Salary $97,760.00 - $122,220.80 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number L039T Department Parks Department Opening Date 07/17/2025 Closing Date 7/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit 07 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Park Ranger III is the first-level supervisor in the Park Ranger series responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a County park or park program. Park Rangers at this level also assist in the planning and implementation of natural resource management, visitor services and facility maintenance activities of the assigned park or program. The ideal candidate will have three years of journey-level experience as a Park Ranger, which includes responsibilities in facilitating special projects and coordinating staff and volunteers. Duties include assisting in the development and maintenance of County parks or park programs; participating in the preparation and administration of the budget for an assigned park or program; supervising and preparing schedules, training and evaluating staff; investigating and resolving park patron complaints and preparing reports of findings; preparing reports and maintaining records of park or program activities; performing construction and maintenance tasks relating to the development and upkeep of park lands and facilities; and maintaining and operating various types of park equipment and tools. Qualifications Departmental Status: An applicant must be a current County of San Mateo employee of the Parks Department, with at least 1040 hours (equivalent to six months) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra help/ limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent; acquisition of Red Cross First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate within the first six months of employment; acquisition of a POST 832 Law Enforcement certificate within the first year of employment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience in park or park facility management, operations and maintenance. Knowledge of: Park management, practices and operations; horticulture, forestry, marine sciences and natural resources; principles of park administration, such as fee collection, park patrol and park interpretation; County park features and natural resources; County park rules, regulations, laws and ordinances; tools and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and related work; basic first aid; monetary and statistical record keeping; principles of supervision and training; budget preparation and administration. Skill/Ability to: Train, supervise, coordinate and direct the activities of subordinate personnel; determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule the necessary personnel and equipment required in the operations and maintenance of a park; perform arithmetic calculations in detailing budget requests and estimating various costs and to manage the park budget; develop and update park rules and regulations; read and interpret illustrative construction and design drawings; detect safety hazards within a park and recommend corrective action; maintain records of park operations and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with park patrons and others; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; administer first aid. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Parks Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based heavily on the candidate's responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a pre-interview written exercise and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group candidates by level of qualification. Because of this process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST Application Screening: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 San Mateo County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. As an employer, the County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Park Ranger III - L039) We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.) In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you. As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service. 01 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to all parts of the multi-part questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. + I have read and understand these instructions. 02 REMINDER: It is important that your responses to the following questions are consistent with the information in your job application. Please be sure that the work experience you listed in your application is complete and updated before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. + I have read and understand this important information. 03 This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Parks Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" response will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 04 Describe how your education and work experience prepares you for this supervisory Park Ranger III position. Be specific about where you gained the experience, duties and responsibilities you performed and how long you worked in that capacity. Include any relevant certifications, trainings or classes you have attended, and any special projects you have completed that has provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position. (A resume will NOT be accepted as a substitute for your response.) 05 Describe a significant project you led that involved working successfully with Parks staff and volunteers to improve services or facilities. Be sure to include in your response the project's objectives, its timeline and number of employees assigned to it; the problems you faced, how you resolved those problems, the outcome, and your contribution to the project. 06 Describe any previous experience you have had working with volunteers. Include your experience in training parks volunteers and the methods you used. Also describe the types of support and services you provided for your volunteers. 07 How did you learn about this position? + County of San Mateo Website + County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification + County Hosted Virtual Event + County Hosted Job Fair + CalOpps.org + College/University Career Center + Community-based Organization Posting + Facebook/Instagram + Friend or Relative + GovernmentJobs.com + Indeed + Job Fair + LinkedIn + Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question) + X (formerly called Twitter) + Zip Recruiter + Other (Please specify in next question) 08 If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable. Required Question Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email