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Park Rangers (Commissioned) participate in operations, law enforcement, resource management, interpretation and maintenance activities at an assigned State park. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Echo Canyon State Park encompasses a 35-acre reservoir, two developed campgrounds, one of which includes 20 full utility hookups and hiking trails. Typical activities are boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Cold desert climate, with elevations from 5,200 to 5,600 feet and temperatures ranging 85 degrees F during the day to 54 degrees F at night during the summer and snow in winter. This position works under the direction of the Park Supervisor located at Spring Valley State Park to manage both Spring Valley and Echo Canyon State Parks. Park Rangers assist in overall park management and in larger parks are typically responsible for specific areas of management such as daily park operations, fee collection, seasonal employee supervision, visitor center oversight, resource management or Law Enforcement. Nevada State Park Rangers are generalists, typical duties include: preparing reports, and handling correspondence, land management, recreation and administrative expertise to ensure efficient management of the park's operations, ecosystems and budget. Park Rangers make decisions regarding resources, training, facility maintenance, equipment and materials. The position provides guidance and development to assigned seasonal staff as well as volunteers. The incumbent works with staff, other agencies and private groups to develop interpretive programming and activities that encourage greater participation by children and families. The schedule will vary by season. This position is subject to call-back and will be required to work various hours and shifts including holidays and weekends. Commissioned Position information: As a state park peace officer, incumbents write citations, handle accidents and incidents, resolve disputes, keep peace, respond to emergency situations as required. Law enforcement academy training will be provided. Housing is required for this recruitment. Advancement Opportunities: Incumbents have the opportunity to progress to a Park Ranger II after one year. Park Ranger positions provide qualifying experience for advancement to the Park Supervisor series. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 10/02/2019

JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Patrols city parks, facilities and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of park patrons and wildlife habitats. Educates and informs park visitors of park rules and provides a positive experience for park patrons. Enforces city ordinances and state laws. Identifies issues that affect operational aspects of parks including, but not limited to, parking, lighting, trail construction, river quality (water), facilities use, etc. Reports to the City Marshal/Park Ranger Program Manager. Part-time, seasonal position ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Patrols all city parks, facilities and surrounding areas by foot, bike, kayak, ATV and vehicle, ensures the safety and security of park patrons.Educates patrons regarding city and park ordinances and state laws.Issues verbal and written warnings, parking citations, criminal citations, removes and/or arrests violators.Works special events directly with the public to encourage voluntary compliance of park rules.Regulates parking in all city parks by several methods including, but not limited to, traffic control, signage, road barrier controls, citations and physical controls. Handles all emergency situations that may arise in the park setting and handles it appropriately. Attends meetings and training sessions, as required. Miscellaneous: Coordinates with internal and outside agencies for special events and emergencies in the parks.Must understand and utilize the incident command system, (ICS). Performs other duties as may be required by the nature of the position. DECISION MAKING Ability to analyze rapidly evolving situations and adopt effective and reasonable course of action. Ability to communicate policy, ordinances, routine and emergency traffic. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, department policies, rules and regulations. Knowledge of use and care of equipment and vehicles used by Park Rangers and City Marshal's Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED is required. TCOLE Peace Officer license, Basic or higher is required. Completion of a Field Training, (FTO) program and 1 year of honorable service with a Law Enforcement agency. Valid Texas Driver's License. Ability to swim is required. Familiarization with modern police procedures and ICS operations is required. ATV drivers' license/certificate required or must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Must be able to successfully complete the departments Field Training Program within six months. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Some college preferred. Swift Water Rescue Technician certification or Whitewater Rescue Technician certification. AHA CPR Health Care Provider is required within 12 months. Rope Rescue Operations or Technician is preferred. Bilingual is preferred. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS CORE COMPETENCIES Must speak, read and write the English language. Ability to write incident reports, correspondence, and memos. Extensive contact with the public; must be able to interact in a courteous and professional manner.Must apply and explain city ordinances and state laws; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals including students, citizens, and civic groups. Must maintain a favorable relationship with the members of the police, fire and EMS departments as well as other city employees. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds regularly. Subject to standing, walking, running, sitting, crouching and crawling lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, bending, twisting and climbing occasionally. Working conditions involve the majority of the position's time spent outdoors, patrolling city parks in a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to conditions which threaten safety and health. Must be able to work four weekend days per month from May to September and one of the three major summer holiday weekends. Works special events year round including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Position is Safety Sensitive. Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2019 11:59 PM Central

Park Ranger Technicians perform grounds and facility maintenance, custodial duties, fee collection, report writing, visitor services, and assist in the operation and maintenance of a State park. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Nevada Division of State Parks is recruiting for a Park Ranger Technician III at the Wild Horse State Recreation Area in northern Elko County, NV. This park is known for its dynamic winter conditions. This position works under the direct supervision of the Park Supervisor in all aspects of park operations including, but not limited to, custodial services, grounds maintenance, fee collection, visitor services, visitor and public safety, resource management, interpretation, accounting, and record keeping. Typical duties include: clean and maintain park buildings/grounds, collect fees, respond to visitor inquiries, prepare reports, handle correspondence, manipulate computer spreadsheets, and develop and present interpretive programs. Grounds maintenance in the winter will require the use of heavy equipment for snow removal and working in extreme environmental conditions. Additional duties of this position are to train, supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel and volunteers as assigned. Non-commissioned law enforcement duties include: patrol of park areas, note violations, advise visitors of park rules and regulations, and provide emergency assistance or medical aid as appropriate. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and shifts including holidays, weekends, and evenings, and may be subject to call-back for response to incidents, injuries, and maintenance emergencies. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Park housing is available. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 09/24/2019

Announcement Number: 946356802 Chief Game Warden Full-Time Unclassified Position Posted: July 31, 2019 The Chief Game Warden commands a staff of 57 including a force of 43 game wardens, the law enforcement dispatch center, radio communications, and boating education throughout the state. The position is responsible for strategic planning, policies, regulations, legislation, budgets, and training of sworn and non-sworn personnel. The Chief supervises, evaluates performance and ensures proper training of assigned personnel; directs internal investigations, special field operations and complex investigation of misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony case work. The position presents cases, data, and agency priorities at the Legislature, Commission, and Courts as necessary. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or closely related field and five years of responsible professional experience in the enforcement of wildlife and boating safety laws and regulations. Experience must have included at least two years of supervisory experience developing proposals and recommendations, budget administration, supervision of staff and program planning. • OR, an equivalent combination of related education and experience; Advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. • Incumbent is required to be Nevada POST Category 1 within six months of being hired. Location: This position is located in Northern Nevada at Headquarters in Reno, an area that offers an excellent quality of life and world-class recreation amenities. At an altitude of 4500 feet, there are four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20s to summer highs in the 90s, characterized by low humidity. The sun shines more than 300 days per year, providing warm days, cool nights and blue skies. Reno is home to the University of Nevada Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College. In addition to a great location, the area offers a thriving arts scene, big-name entertainment, excellent air service, world class restaurants, affordable housing and access to the great outdoors - fishing, hunting and bating; golfing at several courses within the Tahoe/Reno/Carson City/Carson Valley areas; skiing in the Sierra Mountains and thousands of trails for hiking and biking. NOTE: All interview related expenses are the responsibility of the applicant. No stipend is available for moving expenses for candidates not currently in Nevada State service. Submit Resume, Transcripts, and Letter of Interest to: Kristin Bowling, Personnel Officer Nevada Department of Wildlife - Human Resources 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120 Reno, NV 89511 Telephone: 775-688-1522 (voicemail available) E-mail: klbowling@ndow.org Annual Salary: Up to $110,211 *Salary is based on Employer/Employee Paid Retirement. Employer-Paid Retirement is available with a reduced annual salary. Police/Fire Retirement Options -eligibility required. Recruitment Open To: Open to all qualified persons Position Location: Reno, Nevada (with moderate statewide travel) Recruitment Close Date: Until Position Has Been Filled Benefits: Paid medical, dental, and vision care; life and disability insurance; 11 paid holidays; 3 weeks each of annual and sick leave; State retirement system; and an optional tax deferred compensation plan. State employees do not contribute to Social Security but must contribute to Medicare. TONY WASLEY Director LIZ O'BRIEN Deputy Director JACK ROBB Deputy Director STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120 Reno, Nevada 89511 Phone (775) 688-1500 • Fax (775) 688-1495 Steve Sisolak Governor Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/7/19, 9/4/19, 10/2/19, 11/1/19, 12/2/19 Under general supervision, the Park Ranger Assistant provides assistance and support services to the County Regional Parks System including fee collection, visitor services, resource and wildlife protection, safety enforcement, pollution control, habitat improvement, public relations, and related duties. Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of natural resource management and conservation and park operations Basic arithmetic Principles and practices of customer service Operation of modern office equipment Ability to Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system Learn safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in park maintenance Learn to operate a two-way radio Learn fee collection practices Learn first aid techniques Understand and follow written and oral direction Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test. OR Six months (1040 hours) of full-time paid or volunteer experience in a park-setting providing a) visitor services and/or b) performing grounds maintenance and repair work. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to: Walk and stand for long periods of time Perform physical labor such as lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects such as trashcans, gates, and vehicle control devices Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to: Work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather Work around dust, dirt, noise, and odors Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate or Credentials Screening Panel exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email.Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Call (916) 874-5627 and you will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction WHY JOIN US? COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation) • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, • Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. WHY WE EXIST The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation. The Parks & Recreation Division of the Department of Resource Management is the steward of Solano County's natural and cultural resources. The Division creates safe environments and showcases the County's facilities in order for visitors to enjoy diverse recreational experiences. To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default.asp The Position Providing a Safe Environment for Fun & Relaxation The Park Ranger Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of staff and the operation of an assigned County park. The incumbent will plan, prioritize, direct and evaluate work. Additionally, the Park Ranger Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of their assigned park and has ultimate responsibility for law enforcement activities resulting in citations or arrests at the assigned park. The incumbent will deal with the public in both a service and regulatory capacity. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Experience: Four years of experience in park maintenance and enforcement of park regulations, including experience and training in assisting in emergencies such as vehicle accidents, conflicts between visitors, theft, misuse and damage of property, missing children, drownings, fire, and medical calls; AND Education/Training: Associate's degree, or above, from an accredited college or university in park administration, recreation management, criminal justice, natural resource management, or a closely related field. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C. To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=19218 BENEFITS WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2019 calendar year is $1,498.09 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. To view the benefits for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515 Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked. To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516 CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Solano County is committed to "Invest In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Annual Education Fair • County Mentoring Program • Leadership Academy • Supervisory Trainings • Skill Development Trainings • Self-paced learning opportunities Selection Process 02/13/19 - 5:00 pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. How to Apply Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com , to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: https://jobapscloud.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources' office, and are due by the application review date. Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment . Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Document Submittal Requirements An Associate's Degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the application review date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com . When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Park Ranger Supervisor) and the recruitment number (19-425030-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field. Veterans Preference Points To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE . Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. Americans With Disabilities Act It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215 . This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request. Solano County Click here to take a video tour of Solano County OUR COMMUNITY Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play... The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years - the only California community with that distinction. Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability. Learn - Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis. Work - The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento-the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. County Population (January 2018): 439,793 The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled