Park Ranger Supervisor

City of Maricopa; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Work Week

Paid Vacation Leave 112 hours

Paid Sick Leave 120 hours

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness Program Incentives

Job summary

City of Maricopa seeks a Park Ranger Supervisor to guide Park Rangers within the Parks and Recreation Department. This role combines leadership with hands-on field work to keep parks and public spaces safe and compliant with city codes.

The position involves supervising staff, planning training, and coordinating with police and code enforcement to address safety concerns and environmental education initiatives. A strong focus on community relations is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and coordinate field operations.
• Excellent communication and public interaction skills.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Park Ranger staff and coordinate daily work assignments.
• Develop and implement training programs for direct reports.
• Collaborate with Police Department and code enforcement on safety and compliance.
• Prepare schedules, records, and agendas for leadership.
• Provide event security and support for City programs.
• Lead outdoor recreation and environmental education initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Report writing

multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in parks and resource management or related field

Job description

General Summary
The Park Ranger Supervisor provides guidance, direction, training, and supervision over the Park Rangers within the Parks and Recreation Department. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of advanced and specialized duties, providing guidance, monitoring work, and assisting other staff and departments related to Park Ranger duties and responsibilities. The Park Rangers’ purpose is to help ensure Maricopa’s parks, trails, facilities and public spaces are safe for use and enforce related city code if necessary. While this position is supervisory in nature it is expected this will be a working supervisory role. Leadership will be displayed in the field and by example.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This job description aims to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Employees may be asked to undertake job-related tasks other than those explicitly listed.

• Supervise and work alongside Park Ranger staff in the processing the full scope of park ranger responsibilities and prioritizes the divisions daily work assignments.
• Supervise and work alongside Park Ranger staff in the mindset that reporting issues and correcting issues including dumping, littering, trash overflow, is a priority and a key function of the position.
• Prepares supply, equipment, and materials needed to accomplish division tasks; including ordering and keeping inventory of uniforms.
• Inspects and evaluates completed work of assigned staff.
• Prepares and reviews reports including incident/accident, activity usage, inventory, enforcement actions, and other position related documents.
• Create shift and patrol schedule working with other divisions and departments to ensure coverage is prioritized based on highest activity or problem areas.
• Prepares records, reports, and agendas for department and City leadership.
• Researches and presents on current trends in non-police enforcement and makes recommendations to department leadership for policy development and modifications.
• Create and implement training program for direct reports.
• Participate in department meetings providing feedback in management, reservations, parks, and library team meetings.
• Work with Police Department to provide strategic response to vandalism and code violations.
• Work with code enforcement to support anti-dumping/littering efforts including locating, reporting, and removing dumping in trails, washes, and other off-road areas.
• Prepare and execute service level standards for parks, facilities, and programs and report quality control concerns to appropriate department leads.
• Lead development of outdoor recreation and environmental education programming.
• Identify and train staff to identify potential risks and report to maintenance and risk management.
• Oversee management of Volunteer schedules and duties.
• Enforce applicable laws, codes, ordinances and other regulations by issuing warnings and citations.
• Provide event security and logistical support for City events and programs.
• Resolve conflicts between patrons through de-escalation if possible and expulsion if necessary.
• Assist with other department events and activities as needed.
• Perform other department related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum And Preferred Entrance Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and resource management, parks and recreation, or a related field.
• Three (3) years dealing with the public in code or law enforcement or another regulatory enforcement.
• Three (3) years of FT staff supervision.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
  
  

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge of local parks, trails, washes, and other public spaces including high usage times.
• Knowledge of local roadways and jurisdiction boundaries.
• Environmental or outdoor recreation programming.
• City park and general ordinances, regulations, codes, permits, and enforcement standards and techniques.
• Parks reservation and registration software system.
• Parks and Recreation policies regarding reservations and events.
  

Skill in:

• Interpersonal communication with ability to clearly communicate standards to direct reports and the public.
• Handling conflict with public in potentially hostile or uncertain situations.
• Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports and other documentation.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
  

Ability to:

• Interpret rules and regulations and apply them to practical situations.
• Analyze and discern appropriate course of action when dealing with public and City staff.
• Keep immediate supervisor and chain of command informed concerning work progress, including potential problems and possible solutions.
• Train, motivate and lead Park Ranger staff.
• Maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens of varied backgrounds.
• Communicate and follow written and oral direction effectively.
• Provide feedback up and down the chain of command.
  

At the City of Maricopa, you will enjoy premier benefits such as:

• A 4 Day Work Week
• Paid Vacation Leave starting at 112 hours
• 120 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays to include Winter Break or Floating Holidays
• Affordable Medical Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
• Affordable Dental & Vision Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
• Telehealth
• Multiple Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
• 457 Retirement Plan with up to a 2% contribution match after 1 year of service.
• Qualified Employer for the Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 a year.
• Employer Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Membership to Copper Sky Multigenerational Center
• Wellness Program Incentives up to $1,200.00 a year for employees enrolled in the HDHP health plan.
• Employee Assistance Program including up to 6 counseling sessions at no cost.
• Voluntary Benefits such as: Voluntary Life Insurance, Supplemental Plans, Legal Shield, and ID Protection.