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SAN JOSE, CITY OF - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 1300 SENTER ROAD SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95112 408-794-6200
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Updated: April 03, 2025
Position Title: Park Ranger
City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is recruiting for Multiple Park Ranger Positions. All candidates must complete and pass aptitude testing, and may do so through the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network.
Complete the Public Safety Self Assessment located in your candidate profile on National Testing Network.
All candidates must also complete a department application located here:
Park Rangers | City of San José
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The City of San Jose is recruiting for multiple positions Full Time Park Rangers, Senior Park Ranger, Supervising Park Ranger, and Chief Ranger.
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José.
About the Department:
The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information about the department, please visit activatesj.org
Candidate Contact Person:Huy MacSupervising Park Ranger408.7946517
JoinSJRangers@sanjoseca.gov
City/County/ Area Information: San Jose, Santa Clara County, San Francisco Bay Area
Population: 1,000,000
Age:18Citizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesVision:Must have at least 20/40 corrected visionCollege:60 semester units Necessary Certifications:
Additional Requirements:Veterans and active military personnel may substitute this requirement for education requirement if they:
Hiring Process:Application Screening, supplemental application, primary interview, secondary interview, background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological and medical evaluations. Work Schedule:Work schedules will fluctuate to meet park operational needs and will include work during late afternoons/evenings, weekends and holidays. Assignments can be made to any area of the city's regional parks, trails system, or other PRNS facility.Employment Eligibility:Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole.
