What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger - F/T position at City of Boca Raton, FL?
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Job Description
Schedule
General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential Functions
- Patrols park and recreation areas by mobile unit and/or foot patrol; enforces applicable ordinances.
- Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured as needed.
- Issues parking citations; has vehicles towed within the confines of the City parks.
- Assist in the recovery of lost children and property.
- Monitors security of parked cars.
- Informs and directs park visitors. Provides customer service.
- Anticipates and solves problems. Coordinates efforts with law enforcement, park staff, and other city departments.
- Documents activity on reports.
- Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary.
- Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism, or hazard.
Related Tasks:
May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift.
Performs related tasks as required.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time without notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas
- Parks and Recreation rules and regulations
Skilled in:
- Handling conflict and uncertain situations
- Use of tablet, computer, and other office equipment
Ability to:
- Enforce safety rules and regulations and maintain discipline
- Prepare and maintain records
- Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed, including holidays
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner
- Work in inclement weather and adverse conditions
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license
Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
Preferred Qualifications:
Any amount of previous Recreation or Park Services experience
Special Requirements:
Must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.
May be required to patrol the parks on bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.
Post Offer Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
