Park Ranger (Enforcement)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City and Borough of Juneau is seeking a Full-Time Permanant Park Ranger to join the Parks and Recreation department’s Park Maintenance division. The role is year-round, with duties outdoors in all seasons, including enforcement of park rules, maintenance duties, and public information.

The position requires strong communication, independence, and a commitment to public land stewardship. Working hours are typically 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Patrols city parklands to enforce ordinances and regulations, issuing warnings or citations as authorized.
• Investigates illegal activities, collects evidence, and communicates findings to relevant agencies.
• Performs general maintenance in parks, trails, and facilities, including tool operation and minor repairs.
• Coordinates with CBJ staff and partners on trail and park projects, including seasonal teams.
• In winter, assists with snow removal using light trucks and plows.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

The Parks and Recreation department, Park Maintenance division is looking for a Full-Time Permanant Park Ranger

to join and work year-round with our exciting team of outdoor enthusiasts.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A successful park ranger is curious, observant, physically active and interacts in a professional, calm and patient manner with a variety of park users. Interest in the natural and cultural history of Southeast Alaska and caring about the stewardship of public land are desirable. The ability to work independently and with a variety of coworkers is essential.

The ranger prepares accurate and concise written reports as required. The ranger observes, reports and mitigates hazards in park areas. The Park Ranger participates in training, safety and informational meetings, communicates with the public in a courteous and helpful manner, provides information about rules, regulations, route finding and interpretation of the cultural and natural history of park areas. Most assigned duties are performed outdoors, regardless of weather.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.Benefit-eligible employees and dependents will receive complimentary access to Parks & Recreation facilities, including Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Augustus Brown Pool, Dimond Park Field House, and Treadwell Ice Arena.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION:

The work schedule is typically 1:00 PM- 9:00 PM, Wednesday- Sunday. Work schedule includes weekends, evenings and holidays. The Parks Maintenance facility is located at 802 Front Street in downtown Douglas.

Typical Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Lead Park Ranger, the Park Ranger position will patrol municipally managed recreation areas, parking areas and trails by foot, mountain bike, light trucks, and small boats to enforce ordinances and regulations by issuing verbal or written warnings. This position may issue written citations when authorized.
• This position may request assistance from law enforcement agencies or other emergency services when necessary. Conducts investigations of illegal activities, collects evidence and documents findings. Patrols city parkland to ensure visitors and campers are complying with applicable rules and regulations. May trespass unruly campers and remove abandoned property as authorized by law. Cooperates with various CBJ and non-profit social services to assist campers in need.
• This position will also perform general maintenance in parks, trails and facilities. The ranger may operate a variety of power machinery and tools including chainsaws and brushers. Performs minor field repairs to power tools and equipment as required. Picks up trash, paints, cleans facilities, and performs minor repairs of park fixtures and equipment.
• The summer season is busy with high demand from residents, seasonal workers, tourists and commercial operators for the use of parking, recreation areas and trails. The rangers work cooperatively with Parks and Landscape Maintenance, Juneau Police Department, Juneau Community Service Officers, Docks and Harbors and other CBJ staff on different projects. We also work with Trail Mix crews, Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) crews and volunteers on trail and park projects.
• In the winter, the ranger assists with snow removal using light truck plows and snowblowers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
• High School graduation or the equivalent.
• Other:
• Not less than 18 years of age
• at time of appointment
• A valid driver's license
• at time of appointment and for continued employment
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Note:
• This position receives designated citation authority as a municipal enforcement agent from the City Manager.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in law enforcement, natural resources management, or related fields.

Supplemental Information

• For additional information please contact the hiring manager as listed below.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

Dale Gosnell

Phone Number:

907-364-2800

Email:

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