Park Ranger

SUMMARY

Under direction, performs a variety of duties involving the application of land use laws and regulations. Performs a variety of routine general maintenance for District parks and open space areas and facilities; ensures areas and facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition. Provides resources and information to patrons; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from higher-level supervisory staff. Leads and directs lower-level staff and volunteers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Park Ranger is responsible for performing duties involving the application of land use laws and regulations, performing general maintenance tasks; and providing resources and information to patrons. Performance requires ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the Field Supervising Ranger in that the latter serves in a lead capacity over Open Space and is responsible for performing the more complex work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Patrols assigned areas to ensure safe and proper use of park and open space areas and facilities.
2. Performs a variety of routine general maintenance for District parks and open space areas and facilities; ensures areas
3. and facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
4. Provides resources and information to patrons.
5. Implements, monitors, and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Performs resource management tasks, including, but not limited to, identifying, controlling, and removing invasive plants and animals and identifying habitat concerns; installs habitat enhancement features.
7. Prepares marketing and educational material, and conducts a variety of programs, tours, and other organized activities of a recreational or interpretive nature.
8. Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment, such as, emergency patrol vehicles, enforcement tools and restraining devices, power saws, brush cutters, sprayers, mowing tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and various tools required for enforcement, patrol, construction, and maintenance duties.
9. Adheres to fire prevention policies; provides support for controlled burns and various emergency services, such as wildland fire suppression, search and rescue, and medical response; controls traffic and monitors affected areas to ensure the safety of the public and staff as needed.
10. Cares for animals used in interpretive programs, including feeding, cage cleaning, and health monitoring; capture sick or injured animals for transportation to wildlife rehabilitation facilities; facilitates euthanasia for fatally wounded or ill animals; relocates potentially hazardous wildlife; disposes of dead animals.
11. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records. Attends training, workshops, and classes related to job duties.
12. Assists with District special events as needed.
13. Performs related duties as assigned.