PARK RANGER - FULL TIME

City of Bowie; Bowie (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bowie seeks a Park Ranger to manage park patrons, enforce ordinances, and ensure compliance with safety codes. This full-time position entails patrolling parks, assisting visitors, and providing security during events, requiring a high school diploma and strong work ethic. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

457 savings plan

Qualifications

• Two years experience in park management or related field.
• First Aid and CPR certification required within three months.
• Valid motor vehicle license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and supervision to park patrons.
• Patrol parks for safety and compliance with regulations.
• Support city events and recreational activities.

Skills

Security

Public safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Park Ranger is responsible for providing overall assistance to and supervision of park patrons and user groups utilizing City properties with an emphasis on education and enforcement of municipal ordinance. Additional duties include visitor assistance and insuring compliance with park-related City Codes that are designed to promote park safety and proper usage practices. Qualified City employees are encouraged to apply and will be given first opportunity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Provides security and labor during City sponsored events or recreational activities.
• Patrols City parks and recreational areas for the protection of park property and safety of park visitors as well provides occasional building supervision and security at City Hall during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Two (2) years of experience in park management, park maintenance management, park administration, recreation, natural science, public relations, public safety, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid motor vehicle license issued by the state in which employee resides.
• First Aid and CPR certification or be able to be certified within three (3) months of hire.
• This is a Full-time 40-hour position that includes working into the evening, weekends, and holidays. Work/Life balance is considered for the applicant.
• A strong work ethic.

Salary: $24.54 Hourly

Employee Benefits:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plan.

How to Apply: please visit the city’s website at: www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link.

Application Deadline:
June 20, 2025 BY 5:00 PM

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol-testing employer. EOE