What are the responsibilities and job description for the (HRY) Park Ranger - Kings Landing position at Calvert County, MD?
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Performs park facility operations work in the County’s parks and natural resource areas. The work involves providing visitor and group services, park maintenance, repairs, and enforcement of park rules and regulations. The work requires prior experience. Workers report to a Park Manager/Site Manager. Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for daily park operations: Opens and closes park, performs trash pick-up and removal, collects and accounts for fees, cares for animals, ensures that services are open and ready for visitors. Provides information to visitors. Assigns work to park aides or other summer staff. Enforces park rules and regulations. Responds to complaints, incidents and injuries. Performs general maintenance of park facilities and equipment involving grass mowing & trimming, painting, carpentry, cleaning restrooms, and other similar tasks. Maintains daily records. Other DutiesPerforms related work as required.Prepares reports i.e., incident/accident. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)Knowledge of—General maintenance procedures.Effective techniques of supervision Skill in--Operate a chainsaw. Ability to—Perform and supervise park operations work.Perform park and outdoor maintenance work.Deal effectively with the general public and groups.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Enforce park rules and regulations.Provide brief park introductory talks for registered groups. Work most weekends/holidays throughout the year. Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.) Training and /or Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Two years of experience in park operation, public facility operation (such as a community center) or related employment that involved significant public contact. Licenses or Certificates: Valid driver’s license required. Special Requirements: Subject to background investigation.Must be 18 years of age.Operation of County owned vehicle.Operation of park utility vehicle. Physical Demands: Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking outdoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds. Unusual Demands: Exposed to hazards of working with tools.Exposure to working in varied outdoor temperatures and weather conditions. FLSA Status: Nonexempt Compensation Steps: Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources - Kings Landing ParkPay rate: $20.19 per hourGrade H12, hourly positionPosition closing date: April 8, 2025Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2025. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on April 9th. Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.
Performs park facility operations work in the County’s parks and natural resource areas. The work involves providing visitor and group services, park maintenance, repairs, and enforcement of park rules and regulations. The work requires prior experience. Workers report to a Park Manager/Site Manager. Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for daily park operations: Opens and closes park, performs trash pick-up and removal, collects and accounts for fees, cares for animals, ensures that services are open and ready for visitors. Provides information to visitors. Assigns work to park aides or other summer staff. Enforces park rules and regulations. Responds to complaints, incidents and injuries. Performs general maintenance of park facilities and equipment involving grass mowing & trimming, painting, carpentry, cleaning restrooms, and other similar tasks. Maintains daily records. Other DutiesPerforms related work as required.Prepares reports i.e., incident/accident. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)Knowledge of—General maintenance procedures.Effective techniques of supervision Skill in--Operate a chainsaw. Ability to—Perform and supervise park operations work.Perform park and outdoor maintenance work.Deal effectively with the general public and groups.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Enforce park rules and regulations.Provide brief park introductory talks for registered groups. Work most weekends/holidays throughout the year. Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.) Training and /or Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Two years of experience in park operation, public facility operation (such as a community center) or related employment that involved significant public contact. Licenses or Certificates: Valid driver’s license required. Special Requirements: Subject to background investigation.Must be 18 years of age.Operation of County owned vehicle.Operation of park utility vehicle. Physical Demands: Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking outdoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds. Unusual Demands: Exposed to hazards of working with tools.Exposure to working in varied outdoor temperatures and weather conditions. FLSA Status: Nonexempt Compensation Steps: Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources - Kings Landing ParkPay rate: $20.19 per hourGrade H12, hourly positionPosition closing date: April 8, 2025Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2025. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on April 9th. Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.
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