Park Ranger

General Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Grounds Superintendent, the Park Ranger will support the safe, clean and inviting operations of the parks within the City of Reynoldsburg.

Wednesday - Sunday working 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. with $ 1.00 shift differential.

Essential Functions of Work

• Park Rangers provides support in maintaining safe, clean, and inviting parks for visitors consistent with established operational standards.
• Park Rangers performs a variety of duties, including public/visitor contact and basic assistance; enforce Chapter 971, Municipal Parks rules and regulations.
• Welcomes visitors, provides information and assistance to park visitors, assesses visitors needs, provide basic direction, options or solutions if a situation presents.
• Makes rounds regularly throughout work shifts to maintain high visibility with visitors; through the parks may be made in a vehicle, on a bike, or on foot. During rounds looks for signs of vandalism, misuse (use of tobacco products, alcohol, etc.), litter, maintenance problems, and safety hazards and reports any finding to Grounds Superintendent.
• Verifies permits for reserved areas (soccer fields, shelters, cricket pitch, etc.); provides information regarding the park rental requirements and park amenities.
• Issue verbal warnings: contact Reynoldsburg Police Department if situation warrants.
• Closes parks, locks parks and restrooms; performs final security checks before leaving.
• Assists with special events, including set-up/breakdown, parking logistics/traffic control and nature-based programming.
• Performs light maintenance duties including the cleaning of restrooms, nature centers, shelters, performs snow removal, removes debris and litter, empties trash cans, completes special projects and other duties as requested or assigned.
• Prepares required report.
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends assigned staff meetings.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possession of a High School diploma or GED
• Education or experience in customer service, environmental science/natural resources, ranger services.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and remain insurable by the City of Reynoldsburg.
• Ability to pass an extensive background.

Knowledge of: ( * Indicates developed after employment)

• Customer service skills
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• General understanding of natural resources
• Possess trust, integrity, high ethical standards
• Knowledge of Chapter 971-Municipal Parks*

Skill in:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Possesses basic computer skills in word processing

Ability to:

• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and initiate proper protocols
• Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context
• Ability to carry out instructions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to operate various telecommunications equipment (cell phones, radios, etc.)
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict

Working Conditions:

• Heavy: lift, push, pull 30 to 60 pounds occasionally; 20 to 35 pounds frequently
• Regularly required to walk, stand, talk and hear
• Operate a two-way radio and light monitored equipment
• Drive assigned park vehicle, ride bicycle, Cushman and all-terrain vehicles
• Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed
• Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas
• Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants
• Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines
• Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places
• Works in or around crowds
• Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons
• Has exposure to potentially vicious animals
• Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
• Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions