Senior Ranger

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is seeking a Senior Ranger to assist with park operations, information to visitors, and routine maintenance. The role involves patrolling facilities, upholding park rules, and possibly supervising part-time staff.

The position pays $17.00 per hour and requires a valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain them. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to operate cash registers and handle cash accurately.
• Ability to learn NOVA Parks operations and procedures.
• Flexibility to perform duties of other part-time staff as needed.
• Must possess or obtain valid driver’s license and maintain safe driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to the public and groups about the park and facilities.
• Inform visitors of park rules and regulations.
• Patrol park to ensure safety and security of visitors and park grounds.

Skills

Public communication

Cash handling

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Driving

Effective communication

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Cash registers

Job description

The Senior Ranger assists with the operation and maintenance of the park and facilities and may assume charge of park operations in the absence of Park Management. Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Provides information to the public and/or special interest groups pertaining to the park and park facilities.
• Informs visitors of park rules and regulations.
• Patrols park in NOVA Parks vehicles or on foot to ensure safety and security of park visitors and NOVA Parks grounds, buildings and equipment.
• Reports accidents, vandalism, and theft.
• May assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance.
• May supervise other part-time staff members.
• Assists with handling of all monies.
• Ensures cleanliness of toilet facilities and other buildings.
• Maintains grounds by removing trash and mowing/trimming grass.
• Performs attendant duties at all locations as needed.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Park Management.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by Park Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to operate cash registers and handle cash accurately.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility and to obtain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks.
• Flexibility and ability to perform all duties of other part-time employees as needed.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks at hand.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to understand, follow, and give oral instructions.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.