Park Ranger (Part-Time) - Parks & Recreation Department
Part-timeReading, PAPart-time$19.21/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
Reading, PAPart-time$19.21/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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At a glance
Compensation
$19.21/hr
Location
Reading, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified
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Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
CPR/First Aid CertificationPA Act 153 ClearancesPennsylvania Driver's License
Job overview
The County of Berks Park Ranger enforces park ordinances, assists visitors with information and directions, protects park resources, and supports safety and security in the parks. The role includes patrols by vehicle, utility vehicle, bicycle, and on foot; public education about regulations; issuing warnings or citations; and presenting environmental education programs. Physical presence in facilities is required, and work is mostly outdoors in variable weather.
Skills & qualifications
RequiredNice to have
Skills
Public RelationsCustomer ServicePennsylvania Codes and LawsEMSMSDSFire SafetyEnvironmental IssuesVerbal CommunicationGrammarLiability RecognitionAdaptabilityConflict ManagementIndependent WorkTeamworkMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointStress ManagementLifting 25 LbsBending and ClimbingWalking and HikingBicyclingLifting People
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDMust Be 18+Pennsylvania Driver's LicenseCPR/First Aid CertificationPA Act 153 ClearancesOne Year Job-Related Experience or TrainingPolice, Ranger, or Security Experience
Full job description
- New Hires Hourly Starting Rate -$19.21 POSITION SUMMARY: Park Rangers enforce park ordinances and related regulations, provide park visitors with information and directions, protect park resources, and ensure a positive visitor experience. The Park Ranger is responsible for all safety, security, visitor services, and resource protection in the parks. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Conducts individual patrols by vehicle, utility vehicle, bicycle, and on foot in various weather conditions. 2. Educates the public about park ordinances and associated regulations, issuing warnings as necessary. 3. Issue warnings or tickets/citations for serious or continuous violations. 4. Preparing for patrol, calling on, obtaining log sheets and any information from the office, gathering necessary equipment, cleaning off and fueling vehicles, and completing all logs, reports, and hours sheets. 5. Present environmental education programming to varied groups of park visitors. 6. Miscellaneous tasks or duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. High School Diploma or (GED). 2. Minimum age of 18 years old 3. Preferred: one year of job-related experience and/or training (i.e., parks & recreation, law enforcement, resource management, education, emergency medicine, and/or customer service). 4. Previous Police, Ranger, or Security experience preferred. 5. Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required. 6. Must possess or can possess current CPR/First Aid certification. 7. Experience with departmental equipment. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Excellent positive public relations and customer service skills. 2. Knowledge or the ability to become familiar with PA Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, Parks Code, Civil Law, Labor Law relations, PA Fish and Boat Code, and PA Game Laws 3. Knowledge of EMS, MSDS, fire safety, and environmental issues is an asset. 4. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and grammatically. 5. Ability to recognize liabilities for the County and take immediate action. 6. Adaptability to changing departmental needs and priorities. 7. Ability to deal with potentially dangerous individuals, criminal behavior, resistant individuals, and people with varying mental or physical abilities. 8. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. 9. Basic IBM-compatible skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 10. Must obtain PA Act 153 Clearances. 11. Ability to handle stress. 12. Physical presence in the facilities is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Ability to work extended hours - sometimes 12-16 hours. 2. Ability to lift 25 lbs., bend, stoop, climb, and reach. 3. Walking, hiking, bicycling at various intervals 4. Ability to aid or lift people in need. 5. Required to wear a department-issued ballistic vest while on patrol. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 1. Potential for working in highly hazardous situations when dealing with enforcement issues. 2. Responds to calls in low- or no-light conditions and is usually working alone. 3. Will be required to work outside 80 - 85% of the time (depending on the season) and will be exposed to variable weather conditions. 4. Will work varied shift patterns to ensure park coverage throughout the year, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
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