Park Ranger Supervisor

City of Aurora•Santee, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join their team. This role involves performing supervisory functions related to public safety, natural resource management, and community outreach primarily at Open Space sites and facilities within the Open Space and Natural Resources Division of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. The position ensures adherence to policies and procedures, recommends new policies, and facilitates the selection, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of assigned employees. The supervisor coordinates staff resources, enforces city rules, prepares for emergency response, supports volunteer projects, resolves complex problems, and produces reports. Maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues is also a key responsibility. This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with an emphasis in natural resources or open space management or directly related field.
4 years of experience in parks and open space management, natural resource site coordination, facility rules enforcement, site or event security management, and development including at least 2 years supervisory experience.
Colorado Driver’s License with good driving history.
Red Cross First Aid & CPR or EMT or First Responder Certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector Certified
Interpretive Guide
Emergency Water Safety / Ice Rescue
OC Spray Certification
Collapsible Baton Certification
Boating Operator Certification
ATV Operator Certification
FEMA NIMS ICS 100/200/700/800
Knowledge of ecological principles and practices related to natural resources and stewardship of ecosystems.
Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement related to parks, open space, reservoirs, and other natural resources.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and operating procedures utilized in reservoir, natural open space or resource site and facilities rules enforcement.
Knowledge of Wildland Fire and response protocols.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Communicate effectively both orally, graphically, and in writing.
Analyze problems to provide best options and assistance.
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
Make effective presentations.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Skill in use of personal computers and related software that includes word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Proven experience in dealing with the public in enforcement and educational settings.

Responsibilities

Provides for and coordinates operations including public safety, natural resource protection, and community outreach primarily at Open Space sites and facilities.
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
Reviews and recommends policies and procedures.
Recommends / facilitates selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees.
Supervises employees.
Coordinates staff resources and assignments.
Enforces City adopted rules and regulations.
Prepares for and coordinates emergency response and rescue operations.
Supports management of volunteer projects.
Resolves complex problems and conflicts.
Produces reports, manages files and records.
Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of relevant topics and legislative issues.
Performs additional duties as assigned.