Park Ranger
GENERAL PURPOSE
Enforce regulations,
reservations and ordinances; provides timely,
professional, and courteous customer service assistance
and information to park visitors, and promotes park
safety.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from
the Senior Park Ranger and/or Parks Manager. Exercise
no supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only
as illustrations of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this
class.
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Patrols parks to observe
conditions, anticipates, and corrects problems or notify
appropriate personnel
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Conducts building and
equipment safety checks at facilities and playgrounds
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Ensures compliance with
City park rules and regulations
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Offers courteous and
friendly directions, information or interpretation of
rules and regulations in order to gain voluntary
compliance
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Exercises judgment and
independent action in exercising patrol functions within
legal and departmental constraints, deters criminal and
other undesirable activity
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Submits ideas and
suggestions relevant to improving park maintenance and
future park planning
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Opens and closes park
facilities ensuring facilities are secure as appropriate
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Ensures reserved
facilities are available as scheduled in a safe, clean
condition
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Checks for permits and
turns park lights on and off as needed
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Prepares departmental
reports for injuries, vandalism, thefts, incidents and
patrol time
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Promotes park
cleanliness, checks and monitors park restroom and
playground facilities
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Provides assistance in
emergency situations; calls for police or medical
assistance
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Assists with park and/or
recreation programs and special events
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Cites misdemeanor and
civil offenses for violation of chapter 18 of City
Ordinances, Parks and Recreation
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Communicates effectively,
both orally and in writing
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Understands and follows
oral and written instructions
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Perform outdoor
maintenance duties
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Performs related duties
as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent and one
year of experience in public recreation, security or a
related field; Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s
license; Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) and First Aid
certification. Must satisfactorily complete a
background check and polygraph examination.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of local city parks, facilities
and locations; City ordinances and state statutes for
park use. Extensive knowledge of park safety practices;
patrol and security procedures and practices.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by
employees to perform the essential functions of this
class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While
performing the duties of this class, employees are
required to exert up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly
to move objects.
Mental
Demands
While
performing the duties of this class, employees regularly
are required to use oral communication skills; read and
interpret data, analyze and solve problems; interact
with the general public, public agencies, employees and
others who may be encountered during the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of
this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Position is subject to outside environmental
conditions: No effective protection from weather.
Position may be subject to extreme heat or cold for
periods of more than one hour. Extensive walking
patrolling a City park. May occasionally encounter
hostile or irate persons.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Revised: 01/06
