PARK RANGER

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 38,866 - 54,409; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking a full-time Park Ranger to support day-to-day operations of County Parks, enforce rules, issue permits, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for visitors.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of park operations experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to complete safety training, First Aid/CPR within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Two years experience in park operations and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the park and related facilities to enforce regulations.
• Deals with the public concerning matters of park usage.
• Inspects parks for safety and maintenance concerns.
• Promotes good public relations with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Public safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and sharing your passion for the outdoors? If you like working with people and ensuring our beautiful parks stay safe and attractive to our community, we are looking for you!

Gloucester County is currently seeking an individual for the position of full-time Park Ranger.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation, maintenance and patrol of County Parks and related facilities.

Work involves issuing park permits, ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations by park users, assisting individuals and groups using parks, and maintaining park property, equipment and buildings. Employee is responsible for the safety and security of parks and patrons.

Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring safety and security of parks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with park patrons and the general public.

Reports to the Park Supervisor for Operations.

The hiring salary for this position ranges from $38,866-$54,409.

• Patrols the park and related facilities to enforce regulations.
• Deals with the public concerning matters of park usage.
• Inspects parks for safety and maintenance concerns.
• Participates in various fee collection for equipment and facility rentals, hunting and fishing licenses, and boat and canoe permits.
• Promotes good public relations with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.
• Opens and closes parks throughout the County.
• Plans and instructs programs within and outside of Park.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, responds to inquiries, and refers callers to appropriate source.
• Weighs and identifies fish caught by park patrons; responds to questions on game and fisheries laws.
• Guides and directs part-time park employees, volunteers and court appointed workers as assigned; assists in training of new staff.
• Maintains activity and park attendance records, files permits and reservation requests, and performs other clerical support functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete job description: Park Ranger

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in park operations and maintenance work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination; employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within sixty (60) days of employment, Red Cross-approved course in First Aid, AED, and CPR. First Aid, AED and CPR certification must be maintained while employed by the County.
• Completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrator approved boat-handling course.
• Possession of freshwater fishing license preferred.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace