Part-Time Park Ranger

City-of-Kingma; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kingman, AZ, seeks a part-time Park Ranger to enforce park rules, assist visitors, and ensure safe environments across city facilities. This semi-skilled role involves patrolling, responding to incidents, and providing courteous information.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, some public contact experience, and a valid Arizona driver's license or ability to obtain one. Candidates must be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Some public contact experience and completion of high school or GED.
• Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist park patrons, providing information, direction, and education and responding to complaints, inquiries, and information requests.
• Assist with recreation program and activities: Setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Observes and assesses activities to identify inappropriate, unsafe or suspicious behavior; tactfully resolves the issue with individual(s) involved; notifies the police department to respond if inappropriate activity escalates and/or may become dangerous, unsafe.
• May drive to park facilities, walks grounds or utilizes golf cart to observe activities and to travel throughout the park.
• Inspects City facilities and grounds for unsafe conditions, vandalism, and graffiti; Corrects unsafe conditions and documents corrections; Reports findings to supervisor(s) in an effort to prevent injury and further damage
• Monitors sporting events, recreational and special events in the park held in the parks by enforcing the park rules and regulations; Guides and counsels park patrons by providing information and explanation of rules and regulations.
• Opens and closes fields, courts, and buildings per reservations.
• Maintains, cleans and stocks park restrooms and facilities.

Skills

Public safety

Patrol and observation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Public contact experience

Job description

CITY OF KINGMAN

PART-TIME PARK RANGER

PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION

OVERVIEW

The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain Ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes, and the Colorado River.With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety, and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.

For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal, Choose KingmanEconomic Development page, and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This is a semi-skilled position in enforcing the use of court, field, and picnic areas and includes observing activities to ensure a safe environment for park patrons utilizing the City’s Parks and Recreation facilities, park areas and properties; Assessing situations, resolving problems and as necessary, calling for police to respond; and Providing effective, professional, and courteous customer service assistance and information to park patrons.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general supervision of office staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Some public contact experience and completion of high school or GED, OR
• Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona state driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 6 (six) months.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

• Assists park patrons, providing information, direction, and education and responding to complaints, inquiries, and information requests.
• Assists with recreation program and activities: Setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Observes and assesses activities to identify inappropriate, unsafe or suspicious behavior; tactfully resolves the issue with individual(s) involved; notifies the police department to respond if inappropriate activity escalates and/or may become dangerous, unsafe.
• May drive to park facilities, walks grounds or utilizes golf cart to observe activities and to travel throughout the park.
• Inspects City facilities and grounds for unsafe conditions, vandalism, and graffiti; Corrects unsafe conditions and documents corrections; Reports findings to supervisor(s) in an effort to prevent injury and further damage
• Monitors sporting events, recreational and special events in the park held in the parks by enforcing the park rules and regulations; Guides and counsels park patrons by providing information and explanation of rules and regulations.
• Turns lights on and off for sporting events when required, and locks and unlocks restrooms.
• Opens and closes fields, courts, and buildings per reservations.
• Maintains, cleans and stocks park restrooms and facilities.
• Completes accident and related reports.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of City park and recreation ordinances, regulations, codes, permits, and enforcement techniques. Basic knowledge of general custodial practices and maintenance; City park and recreation areas and facilities.

SKILLS

Skill in the effective, safe operation of listed tools and equipment; Following and maintaining safety standards, and identifying safety problems; Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

ABILITIES

Establish and maintain good public relations; Understand and follow directions given by immediate supervisor; Interpret rules and regulations and apply them to practical situations; Anticipate and solve problems on a daily basis; Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Prepare and maintain records; Walk and stand for long periods of time; Perform custodial activities; Understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Use equipment and tools properly and safely; Adapt to changing priorities; Participate in teamwork productively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public; Interact and communicate diplomatically with the public and mediate or resolve disputes, problems, and complaints; Exercise mature judgment to appropriately assess need to contact emergency response; Maintain regular attendance and recognize attendance as an essential function of this job to ensure continuity; Willingness to work shifts and hours for department to meet operational and service needs to include the working of early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled and as necessary; and work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS

It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness.

All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.