What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger - P/T position at City of Boca Raton, FL?
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Job Description
Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Varied Days and Hours
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 parks and recreation areas; enforces applicable ordinances.
- Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
- Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities.
- 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 and places crime prevention warnings on them.
- Informs and directs park visitors.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- the city laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas.
- enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner.
- follow oral and written directions.
- prepare detailed reports.
- establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests.
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
- Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
- May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest. Exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- 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.
