Chief Ranger (State Park Superintendent III)

Job Description and Duties STATE PARK SUPERINTENDENT III / SONOMA-MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT / RUSSIAN RIVER SECTOR ***This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer. If you are not a current peace officer employed by a State of California agency and in possession of a POST –Basic Certificate, you are not eligible for this position. For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.*** Department Link: Click Here The reporting location is negotiable. The reporting location for this position will be either the District Office located in Mendocino County or Duncan Mills Sector Office located in Sonoma County. Operating under the direction of the District Superintendent II, the State Park Superintendent III (Chief Ranger) provides district-wide oversight, coordination, policy implementation, and professional leadership to ensure effective protection of park visitors, employees, facilities, and cultural and natural resources. The State Park Superintendent III (Chief Ranger) serves as the district-level leader for all public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, and ranger operations throughout the Sonoma Mendocino Coast District. The position oversees a complex public safety program across diverse environments, including rugged coastline, surf zones, marine protected areas, redwood forests, remote backcountry areas, campgrounds, historic properties, and high-use day-use parks. The (Chief Ranger) ensures POST compliance, consistency in law enforcement practices, aquatic safety program standards, emergency preparedness, training, and operational readiness districtwide. This position serves as the primary liaison with allied law enforcement, fire, emergency management agencies, and local governmental partners. This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a montly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be: August 1, 2026 November 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 December 1, 2026 October 1, 2026 Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Bill Maslach at (707)-732-8576 or bill.maslach@parks.ca.gov. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST Certificate License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position Official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.