Park Ranger, Part-Time

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh is seeking a Park Ranger to coordinate and operate the citywide Park Ranger program. You will oversee visitor management, safety, and resource stewardship across parks, trails, and recreation facilities, ensuring compliance with laws and city policies.

You will attend meetings, engage with community groups, and help plan events while coordinating with multiple departments to deliver integrated programming and public safety services.

Qualifications

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY: None required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in comprehensive Park Ranger program including all City parks, trails, and recreation facilities; ensures adherence to all appropriate laws, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Attends Department meetings, appropriate City meetings, and conducts research to stay current with Park Ranger development, management, and City and Parks and Recreation goals and objectives.
• Acts as liaison with community groups and other governmental agencies as required; develops and directs public relations and marketing strategies for the Department's programs and services; acts as liaison with other City Departments to develop cooperative integrated programming.
• Meets with civic groups or other concerned citizens to receive input on the Ranger's programs' receptiveness by the community, and may present programs related to the Park Ranger operations to various groups.
• Assists in the planning, execution, and oversight of special events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation and other designated partners.
• Drives various types of patrol vehicles and operates telecommunication devices.
• Patrols assigned areas by foot, bike, RTVs, and/or vehicle to engage park visitors/users in order to promote the safety and security of the facility and its visitors.
• Documents daily patrol activities and completes various forms and reports relating to parks operations and incidents.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns.
• Responds and/or assists in coordination of responses to emergency situations including first aid, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents/breakdowns, etc.
• Issues citations in accordance with park ordinances.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Job description

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive coordination and operations of the City of Pittsburgh Park Ranger Program. This position is responsible for visitor management and safety, resource management, program development, and performs related duties as assigned

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive coordination and operations of the City of Pittsburgh Park Ranger Program. This position is responsible for visitor management and safety, resource management, program development, and performs related duties as assigned

Department: Parks & Recreation

Posting Type : Announcement

Salary: $16.88 per hour.

Union: Non-Union

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

Requirements

General Application Requirements

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified.

Disqualification based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE

The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY: None required for this position.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in comprehensive Park Ranger program including all City parks, trails, and recreation facilities; ensures adherence to all appropriate laws, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Attends Department meetings, appropriate City meetings, and conducts research to stay current with Park Ranger development, management, and City and Parks and Recreation goals and objectives.
• Acts as liaison with community groups and other governmental agencies as required; develops and directs public relations and marketing strategies for the Department's programs and services; acts as liaison with other City Departments to develop cooperative integrated programming.
• Meets with civic groups or other concerned citizens to receive input on the Ranger's programs' receptiveness by the community, and may present programs related to the Park Ranger operations to various groups.
• Assists in the planning, execution, and oversight of special events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation and other designated partners.
• Drives various types of patrol vehicles and operates telecommunication devices.
• Patrols assigned areas by foot, bike, RTVs, and/or vehicle to engage park visitors/users in order to promote the safety and security of the facility and its visitors.
• Documents daily patrol activities and completes various forms and reports relating to parks operations and incidents.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns.
• Responds and/or assists in coordination of responses to emergency situations including first aid, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents/breakdowns, etc.
• Issues citations in accordance with park ordinances.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.