Temporary Ghost Town Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.90 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number: 26-16409PRKS-01
Department: Regional Parks
Opening Date: 06/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Regional Parks Recreation Leaders* to assist with implementing and running various outdoor experience programs, events, and tasks throughout the parks system. Regional Parks and their locations are: Prado (Chino), Cucamonga-Guasti (Ontario), Glen Helen (San Bernardino), Mojave Narrows (Victorville), Mojave River Forks (Hesperia), Calico Ghost Town (Yermo, near Barstow), Yucaipa (Yucaipa), and Big Morongo Preserve (Morongo Valley).
Essential job duties may include:

• Assist in the development of programs, activities, and special events related to nature appreciation, natural and cultural history, environmental education, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and related fields.
• Teach ecological themes as related to the San Bernardino National Forest in an outdoor setting; studies include geography, wildlife, plants and Native American history in the region.
• Assist with fishing programs, including but not limited to, fishing workshops and derbies.
• Work various special events or recreation programs.

*Office Title: Public Service Employee
Public Service Employees are recurrent, non-regular, limited duration positions classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). The successful candidate shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain regular status.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Availability: Must be available to work varied schedules, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Positions are part-time (0-30 hours/week). Assignments and schedules are made based on the needs of the Regional Parks Department. Indicate your preferred availability on the supplemental questionnaire of the application.
Public Service Employee: These are recurrent, non-regular positions classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). The successful candidate shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain regular status.
Physical: Must be able to perform work that requires physical labor including: lifting, carrying, and moving items up to 60 lbs, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing for long periods of time
Travel/License: Travel throughout San Bernardino County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required at the time of appointment, and must be maintained throughout employment.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Must be Eighteen (18) years of age
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Six (6) months full time equivalent experience (paid or volunteer) in a customer services related industry which includes in-person contact with the general public OR six (6) months experience (paid or volunteer) in a maintenance role where landscaping, irrigation, construction, or custodial duties were performed.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed one or more years of college coursework in teaching, environmental and/or biological sciences, botany, zoology, wildlife programs, animal care, history, or related field. The ideal candidate will also have experience teaching and/or leading youth in an outdoor environment.
Selection Process
Application Process: Please complete the San Bernardino County application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and processed continuously until further notice. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be referred to Regional Parks for consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. This recruitment may close at any time once the appropriate number of vacancies as been filled.
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.
This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.
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Instructions: The application and supplemental questions below will be reviewed to determine minimum requirements. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application in order to be properly evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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License: Do you hold a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Indicate your availability below. (Select all that apply)

• Mornings - Monday through Friday
• Afternoons - Monday through Friday
• Evenings - Monday through Friday
• All Day - Weekends
• Open availability

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Indicate your experience working with youth in an outdoor environment (check all that apply).

• Nature based educational programs
• Hands-on craft activities
• Organized sports
• Nature hikes
• Overnight retreats
• Recreation Programs
• Other
• None of the above

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Indicate your experience teaching curriculum in an outdoor environment (check all that apply).

• Nature based educational programs
• Hands-on craft activities
• Organized sports
• Nature hikes
• Overnight retreats
• Recreation Activities
• Other
• None of the above

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Indicate your experience developing outdoor programs for youth (check all that apply).

• Nature based educational programs
• Hands-on craft activities
• Organized sports
• Nature hikes
• Overnight retreats
• Recreation Activities
• Other
• None of the above

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Indicate the age range of youth you have experience working with (check all that apply).

• 1-5 years old
• 6-12 years old
• 12 and older
• None of the above

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Describe your fishing experience. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question