Park Ranger- Central Region

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Park Ranger to the team in our Central Region! The selected candidate will serve as the face of the Park and Recreation Department and provide high visibility, public safety and security enforcement to parks and recreation facilities. These positions will also ensure compliance with County ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations. Typical hours will vary based on business needs, but will require nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. This full-time, benefitted position comes loaded with medical, dental, paid time off, sick leave, as well as pet insurance just to name a few of our great benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and grow with Mecklenburg County! Region Specific Information: The Central Region consists of urban parks that host large scale special events such as First Ward Park, Romare Bearden Park, and Freedom Park. The reporting area for the Central Region is on Alleghany Street in Charlotte NC. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferably related to the position
High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
Completion of departmental swimming, boat, and special vehicle operations within 90 days of employment
Laws and regulations
Emergency and safety operations
Good customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
Effective problem solving, decision making and organization skills
Read plans and develop comprehensive safety and security plans for each County facility and knowledge of cost estimating needed to ensure tasks are completed according to specifications
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of cation for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Stress Management: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization

Nice To Haves

Security experience highly preferred
Customer service experience

Responsibilities

Patrol parks and recreation facilities for compliance with County ordinances, rules, policies, and regulations
Provide assistance and information to visitors
Enforce park rules and regulations
Open and/or close assigned parks and facilities
Conduct routine inspections of grounds, facilities, and recreational areas
Control inventory of supplies; distribute equipment to various sites as needed; distribute financial supplies to collection sites
Assist booth attendants with money, collections, banking, protection, and compliance issues
Maintain park areas including but not limited to trails; clean and disinfect shower areas as needed; maintain picnic areas and restrooms; and pick up trash in parking areas
Prepare daily paperwork, correspondence, and reports on activities; and maintains files and records

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge and pet insurance
dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday, vacation and sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement