What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger I- Department of Recreation & Parks position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 01/28/2025
SALARY RANGE: $42,401.00- $50,104.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
A Park Ranger I position is responsible for work in large and small urban parks involving patrol and security duties, educating and enforcing the park rules and regulations, providing basic visitor services, and educating the public about the parks system’s historical and ecological value.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies. Work is primarily performed out-of-doors where there may be exposure to inclement weather, extremes of temperature and irate persons. Work requires regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certification.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have one (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, park management or a related field.
OR
EQUIVALENCY (NOTES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Incumbents must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within six months of appointment and to be maintained throughout employment.
NOTES: Incumbents must be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer by the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore prior to hire. Revocation of the Certificate of Appointment by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal. Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer requires the applicant to:
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $42,401.00- $50,104.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
A Park Ranger I position is responsible for work in large and small urban parks involving patrol and security duties, educating and enforcing the park rules and regulations, providing basic visitor services, and educating the public about the parks system’s historical and ecological value.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies. Work is primarily performed out-of-doors where there may be exposure to inclement weather, extremes of temperature and irate persons. Work requires regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certification.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have one (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, park management or a related field.
OR
EQUIVALENCY (NOTES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Incumbents must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within six months of appointment and to be maintained throughout employment.
NOTES: Incumbents must be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer by the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore prior to hire. Revocation of the Certificate of Appointment by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal. Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer requires the applicant to:
- Be 21 years of age: and
- Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of park operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of first aid.
- Ability to learn and apply laws, regulation, and administration procedures applicable to park operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Ability to lead others in the work.
- Ability to think quickly in an emergency.
- Ability to plan and carry out varied maintenance activities.
- Ability to ride a mountain bike.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $42,401 - $50,104
