Park Ranger

The purpose of this classification is to perform park patron service work involving public relations, safe use of City parks, and parking enforcement.  Protects public property by properly interpreting park rules and educating park patrons about regulations established for that purpose.  Secures recreation areas and facilities. This position requires being able to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification.  They are not listed in any order of importance.  The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.   Patrols City parks, recreation areas, and City owned buildings.   Patrols City designated metered parking areas for proper use and parking enforcement.   Meets the public and gives information concerning park facilities, park rules and regulations, and other matters of public interest.   Enforces applicable ordinances.   Locks gates, bathrooms doors, and ensures that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.   Assists in the recovery of lost children and property.   Corrects and/or reports any conditions that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.   Checks buildings, and facilities in parks for security and vandalisms.   Prepares reports as required.   Directs vehicle and boat traffic inside park boundaries, aids motorists and boaters as required.   Renders First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.   Performs related work as required.   ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS   Provides assistance at Department and/or City sponsored special events. Provides security for City Hall and Public Meetings.   Set up rooms/facilities for special events or functions.   Assists in providing crowd control.   Performs minor maintenance and/or custodial duties when necessary   High school Diploma or valid equivalent; two (2) years of experience as a park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, civic law enforcement, or related experience; must possess or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire and maintain a valid Florida driver's license; must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within twelve (12) months of hire; must possess or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire and maintain Florida Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification; must obtain Crowd Management Certification within twelve (12) months of hire. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES   Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, and engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.   Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.   Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.   Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.   Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.   Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of City laws and ordinances. Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques. Ability to secure and analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions. Ability to meet the public and to deal courteously but firmly with them in explaining Park Ordinances, rules and regulations. Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.  Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Essential functions are regularly performed outdoors with potential exposure to very high temperatures, animals and insects. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).   Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   VETERANS' PREFERENCE:   Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.  

Created: 2025-01-07