Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority: Park Ranger Trainee (20333467) 1. Select Pathway A or B: PATHWAY A: Candidate has both: (1) Possession of High School Diploma conferred by a US Department of Education recognized High School OR General Education Certificate; AND (2) Possession of a certificate showing graduation from a California Peace Officer Standards & Training Regular Basic Academy. PATHWAY A CANDIDATES WILL BEGIN THE RANGER TRAINING & ASSESMENT PROGRAM (RTAP) UPON HIRE. PATHWAY B: Candidate has both: (1) Possession of High School Diploma conferred by a US Department of Education recognized High School OR General Education Certificate; AND (2) Current or previous employment by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority as a Seasonal Ranger Assistant or Public Officer pursuant to California Public Resources Code ยง 5786.17. PATHWAY B CANDIDATES WILL BE APPOINTED AS A TEMPORARY RANGER ASSISTANT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY CAN BE ENROLLED IN A POST BASIC ACADEMY.