PART TIME PARKS AND TRAIL RANGER

Salary: $19.00 - $24.79 Hourly Location : San Marcos, CA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 2026 - 47 Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 07/02/2026 Closing Date: 7/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific FLSA: Determined by Position

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting to fill a Part -Time Parks and Trail Ranger vacancy. Don't delay, apply today! The City of San Marcos is proud to offer many recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. With more than 72 miles of trail and 44 parks, San Marcos offers an extensive trail network that is ideal for hiking, biking, running, and equestrian use. The Park Ranger Division is committed to providing the community with opportunities to access the natural outdoor environment for the purpose of learning, teaching and recreation. It is our mission to inspire individuals to be advocates for sustainability, conservation and healthy lifestyles. Acting as a source of public information about the more than 40 City parks and trail network, park rangers interpret and enforce park rules and regulations for visitors, assist with various events and programs and ensure safety for park patrons. This is the entry level class in the Park and Trail Ranger series. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of skill level as positions allocated to the Lead Parks and Trails Ranger positions. The Parks and Trail Ranger normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The Parks and Trail Ranger will act as parking enforcement personnel for non-moving violations at City Parks and City Facilities as needed. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The immediate supervisor or task leader may, at times, provide close and constant supervision. Advancement to the Lead Park and Trail Ranger level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of supervisory and/or management staff. Part-Time positions are limited to working no more than an average of 20 hours per week and no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Specific hours for each position are determined per department and per budgetary approval. This position will require morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Shifts available: Evening - Weekday and Weekends In addition to the completed application, answers to the required supplemental questions are required in consideration of this position. The City of San Marcos will contact qualified and selected candidates for interviews via email to invite the candidates to select available interview slots through the Self Scheduling Portal. Please be sure to check your email for communication from the City of San Marcos regarding this opportunity and further instructions. Qualified applicants will be contacted by Human Resources via email to schedule an in-person interview. Interviews: July 21, 2026 This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year. 01 Please describe your experience working outdoors and communicating park rules / regulations with patrons. If you have not had this direct experience, please provide a similar type of example. 02 Please describe a time when you have had to communicate and enforce a rule or regulation that was not popular or was not well received by a patron. What types of communication techniques and resources did you use to make this interaction positive? 03 What is your greatest strength or asset that you can bring to the Park Ranger team? 04 What is your current availability for this part time position? Part time employment with the City of San Marcos is no more than an average of 20 hours per week. Required Question City of San Marcos, CA