Park Ranger Jobs

Candidate Contact Information: Debra S. Vobbe Civil Service Board Secretary 202 E. High St. – 2nd Floor Lima, OH 45801 419-223-7271

Job Classification: Park Ranger

The Lima Civil Service Board announces an open and competitive examination for the position of Park Ranger. Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Applicants must also complete and submit the Civil Service Board application found at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3982.

Eligible List Deadline: June 9, 2023, Candidates testing by deadline and passing with a 70% or higher will appear on this eligible list.

Continuous Testing: Candidates may continue to test after above deadline and will qualify for next eligible list.

Rate of Pay: $24.13 per hour

Vouchers: Residents of Allen Co, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry-level exam. Candidates must show proof of residency Contact Civil Service Board @ [email protected]

Examination Process:

• Complete the NTN registration process
• Click “Law Enforcement” exam, “Ohio”, then find “Lima, City of – Park Ranger” and finish registration
• Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)
• Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)
• Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Application Process: Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3982. Complete and send to Debra Vobbe, 202 E. High St. RTA Bldg. 2nd Floor, Lima, OH 45801.

Benefits: Healthcare, including major medical, dental; prescription; life insurance; wellness program; vacation accrual; sick leave; bereavement leave; Police/Fire Pension; deferred compensation program; EAP program; paid holidays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, performs law enforcement functions; performs park facility construction, maintenance, and repair functions; performs park grounds maintenance and conservation functions; assists in supervision of seasonal employees; maintains records; maintains personal and professional competence and awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS: The training, education and work experience which indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. The minimum acceptable qualifications for this position are:

• Completion of high school education
• Training and experience involving public contact
• Department Overview: Our charge is to manage the continued development, security and overall maintenance of the city parks, recreational sites, the riverwalk/bikeway, as well as recreational programming and activities, including the operations of local splash pads. We also oversee the management of the Urban Forest which includes the trees located on city owned property throughout the Lima community.
• Must obtain Ohio Peace Officer Certification within six (6) months of appointment
• Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment
• Must become First Aid/CPR certified within twelve (12) months of appointment
• Our Park Rangers, all certified Peace Officers in the State of Ohio, administer the safety and security of not only the parks, recreational sites and recreation programming, they also assist with surveillance of the reservoir system of the city. Population: Lima 35,868 Allen County 101,455

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Age: 21
• Valid OHIO Driver’s License: Yes
• First-Aid/CPR Certification: Must obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment
• THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Education: High School education
• Ohio Peace Officer Certification: Must obtain within six (6) months of appointment

To Apply: follow this link to the online civil service application https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3982

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.13 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lima, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person