What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger position at City of Fayetteville, NC?
Description
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, develop, coordinate and conduct natural science, environmental science, outdoor recreation and history educational programs for the general public and external agencies; develop curriculum related activities for school groups, conducts lectures and workshops to meet community interests.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for educational programs, the nature center, and the management of the park’s natural resources. Conduct surveys and recommend solutions for providing forestry and wildlife management services.
- Coordinate and conduct nature center and out-of-town mountain backpacking, river canoeing and camping activities. Plan and organize hiking trails; investigate nature trails for safe, effective and challenging hiking; ensure safe work practices; complete and file accident reports.
- Design, build and maintain park and nature center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits; perform daily operations of the nature center including performing equipment preventative maintenance, scheduling of repairs, and maintaining appropriate level of supplies; operate a variety of tools required to keep the park maintained, including tractors and grounds power tools.
- Promote activities; assist with department/City sponsored events and festivals as needed; schedule usage of park facilities; prepare marketing material.
- Patrol assigned areas and enforce park and nature center rules; answer questions and provide information to the public concerning park programs, activities, policies and procedures; respond to complaints and forward to appropriate staff; solicit input and information from the public regarding center services and operations.
- Collects payment for facility use and program participation, issues receipts, deposit funds and balance money; maintain records of financial transactions.
- Curate a variety of native and exotic animals. Design and implement the care routines for live animals.
- Assist in scheduling, assigning and supervising work performed by facility support staff, volunteers and community service workers.
- Prepare, maintain and update a variety of files and records for park and nature programs; prepare and submit requested reports and documentation to appropriate supervisory staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
None. Experience in education, natural resources, forestry, wildlife, botany, parks, recreation, history or a related field preferred.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in forestry, wildlife biology, botany, natural resource management, environmental education, conservation or a related field.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability. Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Fayetteville driving standard. Click here (Download PDF reader) to view the City's driving standard.
Preferred:
CPR certification; First Aid certification; AED certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
