Park Ranger Manager

Salary : $65,344.00 Annually

Location : Cumming, GA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 03291

Department : Code Compliance

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the operations, staff and resources of the Park Ranger unit within the Code Compliance Department. Employees in this class serve as working supervisors and engage in the work performed by subordinate staff.

Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and selects new employees; trains and mentors Park Ranger staff on all of the methods and procedures of the Park Ranger unit.

Supervises and coordinates work processes to implement goals and objectives for the department and Park Ranger division; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns daily work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with department director, Parks & Recreation Director, designated park staff and assigned staff, assists with complex / problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Provides information and assistance concerning park rules and regulations, codes / ordinances, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues; discusses violations and problem areas with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, or other individuals; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.

Enforces all pertinent county ordinances and resolves issues involving violations; responds to complaints; makes scheduled inspections of frequent violators to ensure compliance; patrols county parks and inspects various sites to determine compliance with codes / ordinances relating to environmental protection, solid waste disposal, illegal dumping, or other code compliance issues; responds to complaints of potential code violations.

Patrols assigned park areas and monitors activity for compliance with park rules and regulations; maintains awareness of potential problem situations throughout the grounds.

Conducts preliminary investigations involving incidents and other activities in potential violation of local ordinances, park rules and related regulations.

Enforces local ordinances as well as department rules and regulations; issues citations and parking tickets as warranted.

Directs traffic during increased visitor activity

Acts as a positive representative of the County and the park system when interacting with visitors; provides information and assistance to the public regarding rules, regulations, attractions and related topics.

Operates a vehicle, bicycle to patrol the park or patrols on foot; performs routine vehicle maintenance; conducts vehicle safety inspections.

Responsible for the division's budgetary preparation, authorizing expenditures and assuring budgetary guidelines are followed.

Oversees maintenance of records of unit activities; preparation of quarterly work plans; maintenance of database records of complaints, inspections, or other work activities.

Participates in court activities to pursue legal action against violators; prepares or signs of on case documentation for prosecution of cases in court; attends court and testifies in court proceedings as needed.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, budget documents, performance evaluations, legislative packages, newspaper articles, press releases, or other documents; ensures timely submission of required reports to State Department of Revenue or other individuals / agencies as appropriate.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget requests, budget reports, invoices, purchase order reports, time ledgers, personnel performance reports, job applications, legislative bulletins, policies, procedures, laws, codes, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, state revenue system, or other computer programs.

Communicates with supervisor, county officials, commissioners, board members, employees, other departments, other municipalities, business representatives, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give / receive advice / direction.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws / regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and / or training that includes law enforcement, security work, supervisory level work and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Class C driver's license

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES :

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows :

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period

5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period

15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental :

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term

100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?

Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and / or training that includes law enforcement, security work, supervisory level work and personal computer operations?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Required Question

Salary : $65,344