Park Ranger - Part Time



Job Details

Park Ranger - Part Time
Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$13.85 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

01757

Department

Recreation Services

Division

Rangers 64/13C

Opening Date

05/08/2017

Job Description

ATTENTION: To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable. In the event the applicant has not been employed for ten (10) continuous years, all time for the ten (10) year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement.
 
SCHEDULE

Varied Days and Hours
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

 
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
 
Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Patrols park and recreation areas; enforces applicable ordinances;
Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured;
Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities;
Issues parking citations; has vehicles towed within the confines of the City parks;
Assist in the recovery of lost children and property;
Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them;
Informs and directs park visitors;
Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary;
Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift;
Performs related tasks as required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
General knowledge of the City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas; ability to enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare detailed reports; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.  May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course. Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six months of appointment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety belt, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest. Exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens.

Part time employees that work more than 1040 hours in a fiscal year receive 12 hours of floating holiday time for the next fiscal year.

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you available to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends (days/nights) and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
05
The duties of this position will require you to work independently to ensure the safety park patrons and the security of City facilities. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Duties for this position may include exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Park Rangers may be required to render CPR and/or First Aid to park patrons when necessary. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience patrolling a park or similar facility and enforcing policies? If yes, please describe your experience.
09
Tell us how you motivate yourself to provide quality customer service.
10
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7804
Website
http://www.myboca.us

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