What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Ranger position at Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks?
Provides information and assistance to park visitors; guides visitors to picnic areas, shelters, park facilities, etc.; provides assistance with lost children, property, disabled vehicles, etc.; answers questions regarding park facilities and operations, wildlife and vegetation; and assists with reservations.
Performs light maintenance duties including the cleaning of restrooms, nature centers, shelters/lodges; removes debris and litter and changes trash bags.
Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned.
Education/Experience: Students enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree program or within two quarters/semesters of graduation, preferably in related fields such as Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Criminology, Parks and Recreation, Biology, Interpretation, Conservation, Education, etc. Strong customer service skills and experience required.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement personnel; ability to complete routine forms.
Team-Oriented: Works on a team. Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.
Attendance: Being present at work is an essential function of the position.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to deal with symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and initiate proper protocols; ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context; ability to carry out instructions; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by Metro Parks' insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy. Possession of valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification and within six (6) months of employment/appointment to the position.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk and hear, operate two-way radio and light motorized equipment, sit, work with hands, lift heavy objects, drive park vehicles, ride bicycles, operate off-road/utility vehicles, and golf carts, etc. The employee is frequently required to use hands to complete reports, use personal computers, etc.
Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee may spend a portion of the time working in the shop and/or office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Any Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, basic building and grounds maintenance. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, local law enforcement personnel and the general public; ability to operate power equipment and tools. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
Students may receive college credit for internship period. Please contact your academic advisor.
Due to the temporary nature of these roles, local applicants are preferred.
The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks' employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
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