Canyon Tribal Ranger (36049)

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time position scheduled for four to five days per week including weekends from eight to ten hours per day. Ensure the enjoyment and safety of all visitors to the canyons; protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the canyons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the enjoyment and safety of other workers, hikers, and guests in the Canyons.
• Enforce regulations/ordinances in the Canyons as set forth by the Tribal Council.
• Maintain and control access to properties with the assistance of other Tribal Rangers as may be necessary.
• Act as on-site information officer, give interpretive talks, and lead visitors on scheduled interpretive hikes in Indian and Tahquitz Canyons.
• Provide information to visitors on the Cahuilla people and their use of the canyons, the relationship between the people and the geography, geology, the flora, and fauna of the canyons.
• Report and document suspicious or unusual activity to the Lead Tribal Ranger or Director.
• Absorb and interact with large groups of people.
• Assist local police, fire departments, search and rescue units, and emergency medical agencies as directed.
• Abside by the general policies and procedures in force for all Tribal employees and those of the Tribal Rangers.
• Maintain Tribal Ranger uniforms, vehicles, and equipment in serviceable condition.
• Assist in daily clean-up of Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center as may be directed.
• Perform other Tribal Ranger duties as may be directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma, desirable college courses in geology, botany, biology, and/or public speaking.
• One year experience in law enforcement or security.
• One year experience in public/customer service capacity.
• Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid.
• Must be physically fit and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to hike three miles with a 25 pound pack in a time limit of 45 minutes within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to communicate well and interact with large groups of people.
• Skilled hiker in desert and mountainous terrain.
• Must be knowledgeable in the cultural history, geology, geography, flora, and fauna of the canyons, desert, and surrounding mountains.