Recreation and Parks - Bilingual Park Ranger Spanish/English - Temporary Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

53d•Onsite

About The Position

A temporary non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a temporary Bilingual Spanish/English Park Ranger. Temporary non-merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. This is a one-year temporary agreement position. Duration: March 20, 2027 to November 12, 2027. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Under general supervision, provides specialized park safety and security services, including routine patrols of county parklands and facilities, ensuring compliance with park rules and ordinances.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, history, or a natural resources or history-related field; Plus One year of experience in forest or park management, recreation, or natural resources management, law enforcement, or preparing, developing, or delivering programs that interpret natural, historical, cultural, or recreational features.
Experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park management, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, or a natural resources-related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a Noncommercial Class C Maryland Driver’s License is required at the time of application.
Current CPR and first aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Fluent in speaking Spanish and English
Experience managing a nature or recreation center, park, or related facility
Supervising recreation staff
Recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers for recreation-related facilities or functions
Planning, organizing, and supervising nature, environmental, watersports, historical, and recreation and parks programs for a community
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers
Using computer programs for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail/calendar software, and computer file management
May require training and certification in various law enforcement practices.

Responsibilities

Serves as a shift lead and oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the assigned facility.
Makes visitor contacts in both English and Spanish to provide orientation and customer service information and assist other staff members in communicating in Spanish.
Provides environmental education, nature, and watersports programs in both English and Spanish.
Manages the daily operations of a park, beach, or other facility.
Supervises, trains, and leads other recreation and park employees.
Develops work schedules.
Develops and oversees the completion of work projects.
Participates in the development and publicizing of programming and event activity schedules.
Assists in the development and implementation of recreation and parks, nature, and aquatics programming.
Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting diversified nature and leisure programs.
Patrols Baltimore County parklands and facilities by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to maintain public safety and to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and ordinances.
May issue warnings and citations.
Assists law enforcement agencies in crime prevention and reporting, search and rescue operations, parking and traffic regulations, and accident investigation.
Maintains contact with other Department of Recreation & Parks employees and the county police department.
Investigates violations, prepares reports, secures evidence, and testifies in court.
May render assistance and first aid before the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
Notifies the Bureau of Animal Services of injured or deceased wildlife.
Assists Park patrons and visitors by answering questions relative to park amenities, programs, and rules and regulations in both English and Spanish.
Cooperates with community and service groups in clean-up and park beautification projects.
Assists other park staff in areas such as crowd control and traffic control.
Ensures proper usage and care of facilities requiring a permit and resolves permit disputes.
May provide security at special events.
Assists, as necessary, with maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Inspects the site to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper condition and that safety standards are maintained.
Assists with the inspection of facilities.
Assists with various maintenance duties essential to the operation of the park functions of each position in the class.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.