Lead Park Ranger - Greenway

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

About The Position

This position performs diverse duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and environmental education of the Three Rivers Greenway and related City of Columbia facilities. The incumbent works within a general outline of work and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The role includes educational programming, public engagement, facility maintenance, park patrols, emergency response, and assistance with ranger supervision and program administration. The work is medium-to-heavy in nature and includes walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects. It requires exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. The employee must be physically fit and able to defend themself from attack or physical assault. Work may involve exposure to bright or dim light, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, dust and pollen, fumes or noxious odors, and traffic. The environment is dynamic and requires responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.
Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Ability to write and speak before others with poise and confidence, using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Ability to provide guidance, assistance, or interpretation to others and read a variety of informational documents.
Ability to work well in a team environment and as a self-starter.
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard.
Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Ability to lead, operate, or repair complex machinery or equipment requiring extended training and experience, such as vehicles, heavy equipment, lawn care equipment, and shop tools.
Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules while addressing frequent problems.
Ability to communicate effectively through written materials, presentations, workshops, and guided tours; interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people of all ages.
Ability to take action affecting coworkers, customers, or the general public, and to work in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules but frequent variations from routine.
Physical ability to balance, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, hear, exercise mental acuity, pull, push, reach, perform repetitive motions, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk.
Physical fitness and ability to defend oneself from attack or physical assault.
Ability to perform work involving walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects; exert 20 to 50 pounds of force recurrently and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, and develop educational programs and resources for community groups or visitors.
Organize events and activities to raise awareness of environmental issues and outdoor recreational programs.
Assist with administrative duties and supervision of park rangers.
Open and close facilities.
Respond to emergency situations.
Patrol recreation areas on foot and/or by vehicle to monitor visitor activities and help ensure a safe environment.
Maintain park facilities for public use.
Establish work priorities to complete work promptly and use resources efficiently and effectively.
Assist with control of equipment and supplies and ensure materials are available to perform work.
Maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors.
Promote public relations, conservation, and sustainability through environmental interpretation, park materials, and scheduling educational and recreational activities.
Perform customer service, including group presentations and guided walks; answer visitor questions and complaints; and troubleshoot problems and solutions.
Complete risk assessments of parks, facilities, and environmental and outdoor recreational activities.
Recruit, supervise, and work with groups and volunteers in using resources and designing and delivering environmental and outdoor recreational programs.
Train employees in group and individual settings.
Act as a point of contact for colleagues, educators, and business and community groups involved in environmental work.
Assist with management of budgets for park ranger programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of park ranger programs and write reports.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and City of Columbia ordinances.
Perform other related duties as assigned.