Park Ranger

To patrol assigned areas and enforce park rules and regulations; to provide direct assistance to park patrons; to perform routine park maintenance tasks; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: monitor assigned areas for overall public safety; identify hazards to patrons; observe patrons to ensure compliance with park safety rules and regulations; issue parking citations; provide direct assistance to park patrons; for deposit reimbursement, posting of reserved parks and shelters; direct patrons to picnic areas and other park locations; direct traffic to available parking lots; patrol and lock down park areas after hours; administer first aid; assist with emergency situations where indicated; update daily activity logbook and write incident reports; perform routine maintenance and repair of park facilities; clean and maintain park shelters, restrooms, fields and picnic grounds; collect rubbish and empty trash receptacles; ensure that facilities are appropriately supplied; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one year of experience in related employment with heavy public contact and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.  Courses in conflict resolution or other related areas are highly desirable.  License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.  PC 832 Certificate must be obtained within 12 months of employment.  American Red Cross certifications in CPR and First Aid must be attained within three months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles of good customer service; first aid and CPR; park cleaning and maintenance practices and procedures; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment. Ability to: read, interpret and write reports; respond to the public using tact and diplomacy; communicate park policies to patrons and resolve park issues; determine patron parking violations and issue parking citations; report inappropriate behavior to the proper authorities; operate and drive a City vehicle; work as a team member in a challenging changing environment; use various tools to complete maintenance and repairs to park facilities; work night shifts, weekends and holidays; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, or walk for prolonged periods of time, sometimes on uneven and slippery terrain; lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; drive a City vehicle to various worksites; verbal ability to communicate in person; use a two-way radio and telephone; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction.  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to wet, cold, windy, hot and/or humid conditions when performing duties outdoors.