Park Ranger- South Region

Mecknc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in government administration is seeking a dedicated Park Ranger for its South Region. This full-time role offers the chance to engage with the community, ensuring safety and compliance in beautiful outdoor settings. As the face of the Park and Recreation department, you'll patrol facilities, assist visitors, and enforce park regulations. With a focus on public safety and environmental stewardship, this position promises a rewarding career path filled with diverse challenges and opportunities. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience related to park operations.
• Valid driver's license required for North Carolina or South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parks for compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• Provide assistance and information to park visitors.
• Conduct routine inspections of park facilities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Security experience

Operations experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Park Ranger- South Region role at Mecklenburg County.

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.

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
Please Apply By: Sunday, March 16, 2025.

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.

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. These positions will also ensure compliance with County ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations. Typical hours will vary based on business needs, but will require nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. This full-time, benefitted position comes loaded with medical, dental, paid time off, sick leave, as well as pet insurance.

Region Specific Information: The South Park Region covers the parks, greenways, and nature preserves to the south of Interstate 85.

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.
• Prepare daily paperwork, correspondence, and reports on activities.

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.

Compensation And Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works outdoors in varying weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration