What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger Seasonal position at Chisago County?
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Wage: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
To provide information to the public who are visiting the parks. To provide security for park visitors and parks property. Enforce County ordinances and State Statutes applicable to these areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by incumbents in this class.
- Patrol County Park on foot.
- Function as a public relations representative of the Parks Department by providing information and assistance to park users.
- Guide uses to park and provide access and instructions to users of special use rental facilities.
- Secure facilities after usage.
- Enforce county ordinance within the park and other ordinance, rules, State Statutes applicable to this position.
- Advise appropriate law enforcement agency of crimes in progress, serious traffic violations or other events requiring a police response.
- May assist other agencies as directed by a licensed Deputy.
- Provides first aid
- Comply with county and departmental policies. Wear prescribed uniform.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- First Aid Certification including CPR
- Experience in Law Enforcement is preferred or attending college in a law enforcement related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively under minimum supervision
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and employ effective courses of actions
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with the general public
- Ability to operator motor vehicles.
- Ability to swim
- Ability to lift up to 100
- Ability to pass background check.
Special Requirements
- Regular and timely work attendance
- Valid Driver’s license
- CPR certification
- Applicants must be available to work through Labor Day.
-Regular work shifts- Monday-Sunday 12pm-10pm
- 20-40 hours per week at Fish Lake County Park
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Phone, light equipment, automobile, power tools, hand tools, shop equipment, motorized vehicles and equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work mostly in outside weather conditions Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is constantly exposed to fumes, noise, vibration, heat, humidity, cold, dust, odors, and dirty conditions. The employee is exposed to electrical shock, is required to use safety equipment, and may be exposed to chemicals.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works in an outdoor setting. The noise level can be moderately noisy, especially when mowing and ear protection is required.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant. The duties listed above 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 the position.
This job description does not constitute and employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $18 - $19
