Park Ranger Supervisor

Salary: $77,412.00 - $94,092.00 Annually
Location : Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Benefited
Job Number: 2026-47-16
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
The City of Corona is seeking an experienced and dedicated Park Ranger Supervisor to lead and support a team responsible for protecting and enhancing the City's parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. This position provides an opportunity to combine leadership, field operations, public service, and community engagement while helping ensure that City parks remain safe, clean, welcoming, and enjoyable for residents and visitors. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can effectively supervise staff, coordinate daily operations, respond to challenging situations, and build positive relationships with the community and partner agencies. The Park Ranger Supervisor plays an important role in developing staff, maintaining high standards of service, and supporting the City's commitment to safe and vibrant public spaces.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience

Education:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in recreation, public or business administration, or a closely related field
  AND

Experience:

• four years of increasingly responsible administrative facilities, parks, recreation, and trails experience involving budget and program development responsibilities, including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or successful acquisition within three months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• PC 832 training must be completed within six months of employment.
• Due to the performance of field duties which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Plan, organize, assign, review and evaluate the work of full-time, part-time, and seasonal division staff; train staff in work procedures.
• Administer and manage a variety of programs and projects.
• Recommend comprehensive programs based upon community needs, available resources and overall City priorities and policies.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and respond sensitively to community issues and concerns.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within departmental guidelines.
• Represent the City effectively in meetings with commissions, community groups, governmental bodies, City Communications team, and the public.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete documents, reports and correspondence.
• Conduct analyses and make accurate recommendations based on study finding.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until Sunday , October 11, 2026, at 11:59PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice.


The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in a possible virtual HireVue and oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.


The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
THE DEPARTMENT The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. The department also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES


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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT


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CORONA SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
CITY PAID BENEFITS*


For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Supervisors Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Supervisors Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program.
The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7%@55, highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2%@62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.
All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.


ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:
During their initial probationary period, they shall accrue Annual Leave as Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee. At six (6) months, the probationary employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of their supervisor.


Regular Status Upon Completion of Probation:
When the employee completes one year of service, any hours that the employee has accrued as Probationary Sick Leave shall be rolled into their Annual Leave account and their Probationary Sick Leave account will be eliminated.

There are 13 (10-hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.


ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of Annual Leave once each year.

IN LIEU LEAVE: .Employees eligible to accrue In Lieu Leave accrue twenty-seven (27) hours of In Lieu Leave per quarter (July 1 - September 30, October 1 - December 31, January 1 - March 31 and April 1 - June 30) based on a fiscal year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers eight HMO plans and two PPO medical plans to choose from. For plan information, click the link below.
The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

1. $978 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
2. $1,956 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
3. $2,579 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance and Medical Difference (if applicable), a Member may elect to receive a monthly allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule:


(1) $600.00 for Employee + 2 or more dependents
(2) $400.00 for Employee + 1 dependent
(3) $200.00 for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Eligible employees may contribute to either a health flexible spending account or dependent care flexible spending account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The flexible benefit plan is offered at the time of hire and at each open enrollment period.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) Plan: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.


LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service: $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service: $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service: $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service: $2,000.00 annually.


TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse Members for the costs (tuition and books) up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.


BI-LINGUAL PAY: Effective the first full payroll period following November 14, 2017, the Bilingual Pay Program will provide an increase of $293.33 per month for those members demonstrating the ability to both understand and effectively communicate in a language other than English that the City Manager has determined is necessary for the effective or efficient operation of the City. If an employee is approved for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. For each language approved by the City Manager, the number of Association members to be eligible will be determined by Management. To become qualified an Association member must be certified by the Human Resources Department after successfully passing an oral conversational test established by Management. Employees must re-certify every three (3) years to be eligible to receive bilingual pay by passing the certification test

CERTIFICATION PAY: Available to members upon proof of the following position related certifications: Professional Engineer Registration, State of California Certifications in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment or Water Distribution.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Association members required to wear uniforms shall be provided up to eleven (11) sets, cleaned and maintained by the City, the number for each member to be determined by the nature of the work assignment, by Management. Employees in the classifications of Police Records Supervisor, Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor, Animal Control Supervisor and Emergency Services Coordinator shall receive a uniform allowance of $70.77 per pay period for a uniform allowance.

* DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona Supervisors Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment.
01


Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02


Please indicate the area of study of the above-mentioned education.
03


How many years of experience in administrative facilities, parks, recreation, and trails; involving budget and program development responsibilities do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04


How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

05


I acknowledge that ALL information provided in this job application (including supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments, and work history) is complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. I further acknowledge that proof of any/all certifications are valid and attached. I further acknowledge that writing any version of "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and will result in my application not being considered.

• Yes
• No

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