Park Ranger/Naturalist, Fremont

Park Ranger/Naturalist

The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for: Park Ranger/Naturalist. The Department plays a key role in enhancing the community and ensuring the citizens of Fremont receive excellent customer service through the management of recreation facilities, quality recreation and environmental programs, and park planning.The primary focus of the Park Ranger/Naturalist is to enhance park safety and visitor experience through consistent patrol, community engagement, and responsive customer service. Additionally, the incumbent may conduct natural resource protection and environmental education programs. Examples of duties include:Work in prescribed uniform and is responsible for general patrol and supervision of City of Fremont's parks, plazas and trails. Develop and deliver ranger interpretive programming in an urban park setting, including nature education, guided walks and public outreach. Provide high-quality customer service to park visitors, responding to questions, concerns, and safety needs in a professional manner.Perform homeless response strategies and mitigation efforts, such as posting notice to abate nuisance tags, collection on unattended property and removal of debris. Promote park stewardship and resource protection through public engagement, education, and field presence. Application Process: The first review of applications is at 12:00 p.m., June 1, 2026. The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.Selection Process: The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, medical evaluation, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8th.Reasonable Accommodation: Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing t Us: For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: .