Park Ranger Supervisor Jobs

PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on August 3, 2023

Hourly Salary Range:

$30.21 - $40.34

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pay Increases occur in July
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services / Parks and Recreation

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901899

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and directs employees to work closely with neighborhood associations to create a feeling of safety in the parks.
• Develop, implement, supervise, promote, schedule, prioritize and evaluate Park Ranger operations and activities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare reports as requested on relevant operations and activities.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of organization goals, performance measures, and objectives and implement policies and procedures, coordinate activities with other departments and jurisdictions.
• Manages customer complaints and provides appropriate and alternative solutions; follow up to ensure resolution with other City stakeholders.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to recognize exceptional job performance and correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary action as necessary; establish schedules and methods for work performed; and ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Leads employees to ensure the safety and education of the park visitors and serves as a front-line ambassador and a point of contact for the public.
• Enforcement of park and preserve rules, regulations and ordinances related to park usage; issue citations; testify in a court of law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Three (3) years experience in public parks or recreation, security, park ranger or related field, at least two of the three years must include lead or supervisory experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Hazardous Material Emergency First Responder certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Criminal history background investigation

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

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This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.