Park Ranger: Safety, Community Steward & Programs Lead

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

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.