Seasonal Park Ranger II

POSITION: Seasonal Park Ranger II DEPARTMENT: Parks

RATE OF PAY: $ 14.91 per hour HOURS WORKED: As Scheduled; must be available for Holidays/Weekends

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB: Position serves to provide for the safe and proper use of the recreational facilities at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park and to provide park visitors with a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Current certifications in First Aid; Adult, Child, and Infant CPR.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Patrols park grounds by foot and by motor vehicle and checks buildings, structures and facilities to ensure they are secure and safe for public use.
• Observe park visitors to ensure that they are complying with all applicable park rules and regulations.
• Inform park visitors of park rules and regulations. Asks for voluntary compliance involving rules and regulations being violated.
• Reports violations of park rules and regulations to the Park Director and/or Chief Ranger.
• Reports vandalism or theft of park property to the Park Director and/or Chief Ranger.
• Directs vehicular traffic and provides assistance at the admissions booth during peak visitation times.
• Opens and closes gates at appropriate times or as directed when areas have reached capacity or are declared unsafe for public use.
• Assists lifeguards in maintaining order and safety at beach area.
• Inspects park facilities and corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions to the Park Director and/or Park Maintenance.
• Patrols the campgrounds to verify proper registration and permitting.
• Presents information and answers questions about park recreational facilities, recreational opportunities, park history and local attractions.
• Assists park visitors in locating missing parents or children. Notifies Park Director and/or Chief Ranger of missing parents or children.
• Greets the public by providing coverage at the park office and admissions booth.
• Receives complaints from park visitors and forwards to the appropriate park personnel.
• Computes charges, collects fees, makes change, issues appropriate permits for use and rental of various park facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to effectively read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to learn and apply park rules, regulations and policies to situations encountered in the course of daily routine.
• Ability to explain the rationale and purpose of park rules and regulations.
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to maintain peace, order and morality among the public and team members through learned policies and effective communication.
• Must possess flexibility to work varying shifts necessitated by demands on scheduling, workload, court appearances and special events.
• Must be dependable and reliable and able to open and close park gates when needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to patrol park grounds, boundaries and facilities.
• Must be able to maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and have the ability to administer first aid and/or CPR in emergency situations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and choose the proper course of action.
• Ability to observe and accurately recall details of appearance, actions, statements and other occurrences.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential for personal physical harm. Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive behavior.
• Works outdoors in seasonal weather conditions and is exposed to outdoor dust/dirt, odors, gases and chemicals.
• Works indoors in adequate workspace, lighting and temperatures, but with fluctuations in ventilation. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
• Works on weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Required to wear a uniform.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain alert at all times while assigned to a post.
• Must be able to sit/stand/walk intermittently for long periods of time throughout the working day with occasional periods of bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, driving as needed to perform essential job functions.
• Must possess ability to record, convey and present information; as well as, explain procedures and follow instructions.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.91 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15