Park Ranger
Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States of America
Job Description
Our client is looking for a part-time Park Ranger to join their team to assist the Parks & Recreation Department in facilitating the public usage of municipal open spaces, public parks, athletic fields, courts, recreational facilities, and community centers; to patrol and inspect parks, playgrounds, and facilities to promote safety and help with the enforcement of City rules, ordinances, codes, permits, and policies; to promote positive engagement and serve as a public-facing ambassador for parks and recreational activities and programs; to support city-wide special events; and to perform related work. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Essential and General Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions:
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Serve as a courteous public ambassador, providing information about parks and recreational programs to the public, city departments, agencies, organizations, and stakeholder groups.
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Participate in community engagement activities, conduct tours, community outreach, and help administer surveys to collect feedback.
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Conduct daily inspections of parks, grounds, amenities, recreational facilities, and open spaces by vehicle and/or on foot.
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Monitor issuance of municipal park permits, special event permits, and facility use permits for code compliance.
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Coordinate work orders for multiple parks, facilities, community centers and special events; report problems concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions, and maintenance needs.
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Post signage and flyers.
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Document and report permit violations, abandoned items on city property, trash, and incidents of graffiti and vandalism.
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Submit and monitor work orders to ensure timely maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities, including lights, equipment, signage, grounds, landscaping, etc.
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Open and/or secure parks and recreational facilities, restrooms, and gates.
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Operate equipment and assist with recreation event-related set-up and tear-downs.
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Prepare daily logs and maintenance observation reports, and other reports as required.
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Provide administrative support including answering phones, acting as a courier, conducting research, and providing general information to the community.
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Identify, remove, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the public.
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Assist in emergencies such as fire and hazardous weather conditions.
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Assist in emergencies involving injury or illness by notifying proper authorities; conduct basic first aid; administer automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
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Follow safe working practices and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
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General principles and practices of managing parks and facilities; patrols and inspections; recreation programming; park permitting; and special event planning.
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Principles of customer service, community engagement, and public relations.
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Methods, best practices, and equipment used in public parks, facilities, and community centers.
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City policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and ordinances as they relate to parks and recreation.
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Preparation of data-driven reports, surveys, and record keeping.
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Safe work practices and safety precautions.
Ability to:
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Interpret and apply relevant regulations, policies, ordinances, and procedures.
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Exercise tact, self-restraint, and good judgment.
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Safely follow directions, take appropriate courses of action in emergencies.
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Anticipate and solve problems.
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Write log entries, reports, messages, complete forms and records, and maintain records and files on work performed.
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Operate a motor vehicle.
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Maintain AED, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
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Provide information and resources to patrons.
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Use a variety of equipment, supplies, and materials.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Work independently in the absence of supervision.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Experience and Training
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in customer service focused environment, including parks and recreation, public relations, planning, operations, maintenance, public service, or a related field. Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. License/Certificate:
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Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
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Possession of a valid CPR certification.
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Possession of a valid First Aid certification.
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Possession of a valid AED certification.
Environmental Conditions:
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Field and office environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust moving objects/vehicles, and inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions:
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Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, standing, or driving a vehicle for prolonged periods; ability to bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb; heavy, moderate, or light lifting pulling, pushing and holding equipment essential for the job.
Must be able to pass a background check, physical and drug screen, and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Part Time (30 hrs per week): Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Pay = $17/hr
Meet Your Recruiter
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Meegan Villa
President
Meegan Villa
President/Owner/Recruiter
As the owner of Proper Solutions, I never wanted to give up interacting and working with candidates. That's what I love to do! I am actively involved with many organization in the community and keep my ear to the ground to hear about job opportunities in the Coachella Valley. Please feel free to reach out via email meegan@propersolutions.biz I look forward to hearing from you!