Park Ranger (Part-Time Non-Commissioned)

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks•43110, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision/direction of a Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, or the Assistant Manager – Park Operations, part-time Park Rangers perform a variety of duties, including public/visitor contact and basic assistance, light maintenance, first aid and park interpretation. Duties may be performed at assigned park(s) and/or for other parks as directed.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement personnel; ability to complete routine forms.
Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.
Being present at work is an essential function of the position.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and initiate proper protocols; ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context; ability to carry out instructions; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by Metro Parks' insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, basic building and grounds maintenance.
Ability to operate power equipment and tools.
Candidate must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or experience in customer service, environmental science/natural resources/conservation or related field preferred.
Possession of valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification and within six (6) months of employment/appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

Provides support in maintaining safe, clean, and inviting parks for visitors consistent with established operational standards.
Welcomes visitors, provides information and assistance to park visitors, and responds to visitor questions.
Assesses visitors' needs, provides basic direction, options, or solutions if a situation presents. Elevates situation to appropriate personnel if situations require a response above basic direction.
Speaks with visitors, informs visitors about park rules and regulations, ways to become involved with Metro Parks, and provides direction to shelters, picnic areas, various park facilities.
Answers general questions about directions, wildlife, vegetation, and park amenities.
Makes rounds regularly throughout work shifts to maintain high visibility with visitors. Rounds may be made in a vehicle, on a bike, or on foot.
Makes rounds throughout parks and trails, looks for signs of vandalism, misuse, trespass, maintenance problems, or safety hazards, and reports any findings to Park Manager/Assistant Park Manager or designee.
Responds to requests for assistance in situations involving injury or illness; assesses situation and initiates established protocols, including providing first aid.
May issue verbal warnings in accordance with operational standards.
Opens parks, unlocks gates and facilities, ensures the park is presentable and ready for early arriving visitors.
Closes parks, locks gates and facilities, performs final security checks before leaving.
Performs sign in procedures for shelter/lodge rental groups; provides information regarding the park, rental requirements, and park amenities.
Performs light maintenance duties including the cleaning of restrooms, nature centers, shelters/lodges; performs snow removal; removes debris and garbage and changes garbage bags.
May perform special maintenance projects as needed.
Assists with special events, including set-up/breakdown, parking logistics/traffic control, and programming.
May represent Metro Parks at fairs, festivals, shows, career days, and promotes Metro Parks through public contact.
Performs special projects and other duties as requested or assigned.