Park Ranger I – Summer Seasonal Employment

Locations
Miami Beach at 4001 Bay Drive, Middle River, Maryland 21220.
Rocky Point Beach at 2200 Rocky Point Road, Essex, Maryland 21221.
Loch Raven Fishing Center at 12101 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.

Job Purpose
Under general direction, provides park supervision, safety and security work that involves routine patrol of county parklands and facilities ensuring compliance with park rules and ordinances.  Provides environmental education and watersports programs, and oversees the daily operation and maintenance of assigned facility.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages the daily operations of a park, beach, or other facility. Supervise, train, and lead other recreation and parks seasonal employees.  
• Develops work schedules.  
• Develops and oversees the completion of work projects.  
• Participates in the development of programming and event activity schedule.  
• Publicizes programming and event activities.  
• Develop, supervise, and implement interpretive programs.  
• Assists in the development and implementation of seasonal programming.
• Assists in planning, organizing and conducting diversified nature and leisure programs.
• Patrols Baltimore County parklands and facilities by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to maintain public safety and to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and ordinances.  
• May issue warnings and citations.
• Assists law enforcement agencies in crime prevention and reporting, search and rescue operations, parking and traffic regulations, and accident investigation.  
• Maintains contact with other Department of Recreation & Parks employees and the county police department.  
• Investigates violations, prepare reports, secure evidence and testify in court.
• May render assistance and first aid prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel.  
• Assists park patrons and visitors by answering questions relative to park amenities, programs, and rules and regulations.  
• Cooperates with community and service groups in clean up and park beautification projects.  
• Provides assistance to other park staff in areas such as crowd control and traffic control.
• Ensures proper usage and care of facilities requiring a permit and resolve permit disputes.  
• May provide security at special events.  
• Assists, as necessary, with maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.  
• Inspects site to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper condition and that safety standards are maintained.