Park Ranger (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you thrive on sharing your knowledge of nature and ensuring the safety of park visitors? Join us as a Park Ranger (Part-Time) and become an ambassador, educator, and safety officer for the City of Napa's Parks Division!

The City of Napa boasts a stunning array of natural spaces, from lush parks and playgrounds to winding trails and sports fields. With over 890 acres of land under our care, including 55 parks, 26 miles of trails, and an urban forest teeming with 30,000 trees, we're dedicated to preserving and enhancing our Parks!

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with members of the public, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This position has several opening and closing shift options depending on the needs of the department.

• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Customer Focus - Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Adaptability - Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Adapts quickly to change and easily considers innovative approaches.
• Managing Conflict - Dealing effectively with people in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension between two or more people.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot to implement park rules, regulations, laws and ordinances governing activities within assigned parks, trails and open space areas.
• Clean and supply restrooms, service trash cans as needed, pick up litter in park areas; open and close public access to parks and facilities; inspect public areas for safety hazards and sanitary conditions; advise parks staff of conditions requiring attention.
• Ensure the safety of all visitors by implementing rules and regulations as well as identifying and resolving potential safety issues; issue verbal warnings.
• May issue written citations to individuals to support the enforcement of the City municipal code and parking violations occurring on City Park lands.
• Answer questions of visitors concerning park operations, wildlife, plant life, directions and historical data.
• Provide emergency assistance for situations involving injury, illness, water or other causes; may assist with emergency response operations outside of established response areas.
• Perform animal control duties such as contacting animal control for the trapping of stray dogs, rescue of injured animals, and the disposal of dead animals.
• Build and lead interpretive nature programs. Lead guided hikes and engage in public speaking events for children and adults.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and training is qualifying.

Ability to: Perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking; Follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with little supervision; Work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Special Requirements: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education; Possession and continued maintenance of a Valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record is required; Possession of, or ability to acquire within six months of employment, Red Cross Certificates in First Aid & CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation, management, protection, and interpretation of a park, forest, private reserve, public recreational, or historical area.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
• Advanced education in park management, forestry, or natural resources.
• Prior experience providing service to members of the public.
• Prior experience enforcing rules and regulations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.