Park Ranger I

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Patrols the park on foot and in a vehicle;
enforces park rules and regulations;
performs first aid as necessary;
opens buildings.
Advises maintenance crew and volunteers of daily priorities;
serves as cashier for receptionist and gate attendant;
raises flags;
fills vending machines;
readies pavilions for reservations.

• Checks gate attendants and verifies money pick-ups;
  supervises part-time employees and volunteers;
  checks in groups for pavilions and camps.
• Secures park for the night;
  counts daily receipts;
  secures cash.

Prepares a variety of written reports, including but not limited to daily logs, incident reports, graffiti reports, and chemical data forms.

SECURITY DUTIES

• Enforces park rules and regulations;
• Performs first aid as necessary;
• Secures park for the night;
• Counts daily receipts;
• Secures cash.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and presents interpretive, recreational, and informational programs, and maintains live animal displays;
• Operates and maintains audio-visual equipment;
• Performs general park maintenance, including mowing the grass, picking up litter, repairing signs, and trimming trees;
• Aids with the preparation of forms and brochures;
• Acts for the superior;
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of park operation and maintenance;
• Knowledge of safety and emergency first-aid procedures and the ability to perform First Aid and/or CPR;
• Ability to learn and apply County laws, regulations, and administration procedures applicable to park operations;
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner;
• Ability to lead others in the work;
• Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and proper safety precautions and practices at all times;
• Ability to plan and carry out varied maintenance activities;
• Ability to operate specialized mechanical, electrical, transportation, and computerized equipment;
• Ability to develop and present educational programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in park, conservation, or natural resource management, recreation, or forestry;
• Experience: Six (6) months or more of experience in park, conservation, or natural resource management, recreation, or forestry; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Experience beyond a beginner level in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Strong customer service skills to include telephone and face-to-face contact with co-workers and the general public;
• Experience working in a government environment.

PAY

Commensurate with experience.

SCHEDULE

N/A

BENEFITS

N/A

SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, permanent, represented, safety-sensitive Park Ranger I position in the Department of Recreation & Parks.