Park Ranger- South Region

Mecklenburg County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Park Ranger to enhance the safety and enjoyment of public parks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with the community while ensuring compliance with park regulations. You will be the face of the Park and Recreation department, responsible for patrolling parks, assisting visitors, and maintaining a safe environment. With a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits, this position allows you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in your community. If you are passionate about public service and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Access to fitness facilities

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Requires a valid driver's license and completion of specific training.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parks for compliance with regulations and provide assistance to visitors.
• Enforce park rules and conduct routine inspections of facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of park areas and prepare daily reports.

Skills

Customer service

Security enforcement

Operations management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

Please Apply By: Sunday, March 16, 2025

Pay starts at $20.00/hr

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking to add a Park Ranger to the team in our South Region! The selected candidate will serve as the face of the Park and Recreation department and provide high visibility, public safety and security enforcement to parks and recreation facilities. Typical hours will vary based on business needs, but will require nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. This full-time, benefitted position comes with medical, dental, paid time off, sick leave, as well as pet insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and grow with Mecklenburg County!
Region Specific Information: The South Park Region covers parks, greenways, and nature preserves to the south of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the South Region are McAlpine Creek Park, Marion Diehl Park, and Elon Park. The South Region Park Ranger will also monitor access to Lake Wylie at Copperhead Island boat ramps and park/preserve accesses throughout the Region.
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Customer service experience
• Security experience
• Operations experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Patrol parks and recreation facilities for compliance with County ordinances, rules, policies, and regulations
• Provide assistance and information to visitors
• Enforce park rules and regulations
• Open and/or close assigned parks and facilities
• Conduct routine inspections of grounds, facilities, and recreational areas
• Control inventory of supplies; distribute equipment to various sites as needed
• Maintain park areas including but not limited to trails; clean and disinfect shower areas as needed; maintain picnic areas and restrooms; and pick up trash in parking areas
• Prepare daily paperwork, correspondence, and reports on activities; and maintain files and records

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferably related to the position
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; Completion of departmental swimming, boat, and special vehicle operations within 90 days of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
• Laws and regulations
• Emergency and safety operations
Skills:
• Good customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem solving, decision making and organization skills
Abilities:
• Building Partnerships
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organization
• Stress Management

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program; an employee assistance program; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works outdoors in varying weather conditions

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.