Park Superintendent

Job Description:

Park Superintendent

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is recruiting for a Park Superintendent to oversee operations at Yucaipa Regional Park, with responsibility for supervising park operations, maintenance, safety, security, and resource stewardship through subordinate staff. Yucaipa Regional Park is a premier recreational destination featuring three fishing lakes, a swim complex with dual water slides and sandy beach areas, tent and RV camping, large group shelters accommodating up to 350 guests, picnic facilities, and year-round recreational amenities. The Park Superintendent ensures these facilities are safe, well-maintained, and provide high-quality experiences for residents and visitors. This position requires strong leadership, operational oversight, staff supervision, and a commitment to public service and outdoor recreation.
For a more detailed listing of duties, refer to the Park Superintendent job description.

The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill a vacancy at Yucaipa Regional Park .

The eligibility list may also be used to fill future vacancies at the following Parks as they occur: Yucaipa Regional Park (Yucaipa), Prado Regional Park (Chino), and Calico Ghost Town Regional Park (Yermo, near Barstow). Indicate your interest and availability for park location on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are: Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds. Seven (7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV's, dry to full hook-ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River. For more information, explore our website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/ .

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

Employee Benefits
County MOU - General Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre-employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.

Availability: Employees are on call as necessary and may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical: This position requires occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds as well as frequent walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation. Please visit the Regional Parks Department website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/ for a listing of county-wide park locations.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Education : An Associate degree or equivalent coursework. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree has not been conferred. Coursework/degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.

-AND-

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a construction, retail, parks, project management, or customer service related industry, such as a recreational environment, logistics/operations, or hospitality which includes direct, in-person contact with the general public as a primary duty of the job; AND two (2) years of full-scope supervisory experience . This experience may be concurrent, and must be clearly described in your work history.


SUBSTITUTION:

A Bachelor's degree may substitute up to one (1) year of qualifying experience as noted above. Substitution may not apply to the two (2) years of supervisory experience as required.

-OR-

An additional two (2) years of experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience in a recreational environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A Bachelor's degree
  
• Experience in maintenance, building trades, or construction with practical knowledge of project planning and completion.
  
• Proven ability to motivate, develop, and lead teams in delivering high-quality recreational experiences for the public.
  
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple projects.
  
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
  
• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation.
  
• Working knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, and maintenance practices, including safe and responsible operation of tools and vehicles.
  
• The ability to enforce park rules and regulations while fostering positive community relations.
  
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (pesticide application) and NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification are highly desirable.
  

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$69,139.20 - $95,014.40 Annually