Park Ranger

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs intermediate-level technical or specialized work in the Parks and Recreation department. Inspects and maintains City parks and equipment, enforces park rules and regulations, and performs daily park operations. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Hours of Work: Candidate must have the ability to work 1:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on weekdays & 7:00 am – 9:30 pm on weekends. Days and hours are subject to change.

Pay Rate: $14.47 hourly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Enforces all park rules, regulations, and City ordinances

Prepares ball fields for use by following appropriate rules and processes to line fields

Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, and the general public throughout workshift

Opens and secures park amenities for participant use

Performs the necessary maintenance tasks to ensure clean, safe, and user-friendly parks

Responsible for checking park permits in all picnic shelters throughout the City

Works closely with youth and adult sports leagues to coordinate field reservations and use

Patrols all park areas and playground sites to ensure a level of participant safety

Works closely with Police Department as required

Hangs all banners throughout City as assigned

Handles City-wide mail/materials delivery or pick up as assigned throughout the City

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least one (1) year experience working in a government agency or with the general public in a parks and recreation setting.

Must have a state of Florida drivers license.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of municipal recreation and park programming, activities, and special events

Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook)

Skill in providing good customer service

Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities

Ability to quickly and independently learn new software

Ability to organize work for timely completion

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes

Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Supplemental Information:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 100 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.

ELIGIBILITY LIST CRITERIA:
An eligibility list shall be formed based on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates on the eligibility list will be given consideration for each vacancy. Veterans’ Preference shall be awarded, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Qualified applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodations for testing must advise Human Resources not later than one (1) week prior to scheduled testing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL, DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.