Part Time - Park Ranger

Duties & Responsibilities

• Affords security of the Town’s Parks and Recreation facilities including buildings, parks, and playgrounds.
• Maintains a safe, welcoming environment by monitoring municipal park areas and facilities.
• Identifies and reports vandalism, addresses disruptive behavior, and ensures compliance with park rules and municipal regulations.
• Responds to guest or staff accidents/injuries/complaints and completes necessary reports.
• Opens and closes facilities based on operating schedules and activities.
• Observes park areas and facilities for safety hazards, unusual conditions, or activities of concern, and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares daily reports as required.
• Provides general assistance to the public.
• Develops and maintains good public relations with the public and law enforcement officers.
• Assists with departmental activities and events as assigned.
• Safeguards equipment, including Town vehicles, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

• Knowledge of principles and practices of first aid and safety.
• Knowledge of standard resources, materials, and facilities utilized in a public recreation program.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to assist with assigned duties.
• Skills in collaborative conflict resolution, customer service excellence, and problem-solving.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, including various software packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, citizens, employees, supervisors, participants, and partner associations.
• Ability to perform calmly and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Park Ranger certification, BLET certification is preferred.
• Experience in parks and recreation, law enforcement, or security is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Submittal Instructions

To submit your application, visit the Town of Clayton's career website at https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/. If you encounter technical issues, contact the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. For questions about the posting, contact the Human Resources Office. To check the status of your application, log in to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status.”

Background Checks

Criminal background checks are required for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and may be subject to a criminal background check. Applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen if offered a conditional job offer.

Benefits

The Town of Clayton offers benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Details can be found on the Town of Clayton website at https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

Salary Range

The actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The recruiting hourly rate is $20.00.