Park Ranger (2 Positions) Jobs

Salary Range $19.06 - $29.55

• Corrects and/or reports any conditions that involve damage, theft, vandalism, or hazard.
• Renders First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
• Directs vehicle and boat traffic inside park boundaries, and aids motorists and boaters as required.
• Assists in the recovery of lost children and property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Patrols Park facilities for unsafe and deteriorating conditions in the City of Deerfield Beach parks and facilities
• Inspects buildings, and facilities located in parks for safety and vandalism.
• Ensures that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
• Completes incident reports and other routine documentation.
• Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of park information, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes, enforcing applicable ordinances.
• Issues notices of park exclusions for violations and determines the need for and calls for police assistance.
• Educates Park visitors on park amenities, safety rules, and regulations
• Anticipates and solves problems and/or provides reports to appropriate agency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to swim at a basic skill level in an open water environment
• Ability to learn different skills and apply them to various job duties
• Knowledge of city safety rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions
• Knowledge of city practices, policies, and procedures
• Ability to maintain division-mandated physical fitness requirements
• Must be available to work any assigned shift/any assigned area
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Skill in data analysis and problem-solving
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public

Physical Demands
The physical demands involve driving, manual dexterity, hearing, near acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, and walking

Work Environment
The worker may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours
Monday-Sunday, shifts will vary between the hours of 5:30am-9:00pm (nights, weekend and holiday hours as required)

Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

*The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country, and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. *

*The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECIEVED. CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE