Park Ranger, Part-Time

CITY OF PITTSBURG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking a Park Ranger to coordinate and operate the city’s Park Ranger Program across all parks, trails, and recreation facilities. The role focuses on visitor management, safety, resource stewardship, and program development to meet Parks and Recreation goals.

You will attend various department and city meetings, engage with community groups, and assist with events. The position requires adherence to laws, and may involve driving patrol vehicles and coordinating

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume, and 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.
• Medical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in the Park Ranger program across City parks, trails, and facilities, ensuring compliance with laws, codes, policies and procedures.
• Attends department and city meetings; researches Ranger development and Parks & Recreation goals.
• Liaises with community groups and agencies; develops public relations and marketing strategies for department programs.
• Meets with civic groups to gather input and may present Ranger program information to various audiences.
• Assists in planning and oversight of special events sponsored by Parks & Recreation and partners.
• Drives patrol vehicles and uses communications devices; patrols areas to promote safety for visitors.
• Documents daily patrol activities and reports; manages areas per laws and policies.
• Investigates and resolves complaints; coordinates emergency responses as needed.
• Issues citations under park ordinances; performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

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.

UnionNon-Union

Civil Service Classification Exempt

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.

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• 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.

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.

• 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.

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