What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger position at City of Rapid City, SD?
Salary : $24.54 Hourly
Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 202500014
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
Description
ABOUT US
The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for beautifying, operating, and maintaining park and recreation assets (parks, trails, and recreation facilities) as well as implementing year-round recreation programs for all ages. The Department is also responsible for park maintenance and the City's urban forest. It is the mission of the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to make Rapid City a better place to live, work, and play.
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The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here.
Union
This position is part of the AFSCME union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Park Ranger patrols City parks and recreation facilities and enforces applicable City ordinances relating to the use of parks and recreation facilities in the city. The Park Ranger assists with the safety and security of park patrons, employees, City property, and facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Conducts regular patrols of assigned premises while presenting a courteous and professional public image.
- Responds to alarms, emergencies, and incidents and take appropriate actions as necessary, including contacting law enforcement or other relevant agencies.
- Performs basic first aid as needed.
- Enforces City security policies and procedures.
- Maintains communication using radios and radio procedures.
- Provides security and traffic control during special events and activities, as directed.
- Explains and interprets rules and other applicable regulations to citizens of the City's Park and Recreation facilities.
- Reports and documents security incidents, suspicious activities, and safety hazards.
- De-escalates situations, as needed, protecting City property and its patrons.
- Assists with emergency evacuations and drills.
- Maintains and ensures the functionality of any applicable security equipment.
May be required to work any shift in a 24-hour period including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
We know your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum requirements.
Qualifications :
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
Other Skills / Abilities : To be successful, applicants should also possess the following
City of Rapid City Benefit Summary
Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care Program
Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan
The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance
The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps
Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLAC
The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
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Salary : $35,000
