Park Ranger

Gloucester County•Gloucester, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Gloucester County is seeking an individual for the position of full-time Park Ranger. This role involves a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and patrol of County Parks and related facilities. The Park Ranger will be responsible for issuing park permits, ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations, assisting park users, and maintaining park property, equipment, and buildings. The employee is responsible for the safety and security of parks and patrons, exercising initiative, independent judgment, tact, and courtesy in frequent contact with park patrons and the general public. This position reports to the Park Supervisor for Operations.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Two (2) years of experience in park operations and maintenance work.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination; employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within sixty (60) days of employment, Red Cross-approved course in First Aid, AED, and CPR.
First Aid, AED and CPR certification must be maintained while employed by the County.
Completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrator approved boat-handling course.
Online application must include resume and three (3) professional references.

Nice To Haves

Possession of freshwater fishing license preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols the park and related facilities to enforce regulations.
Deals with the public concerning matters of park usage.
Inspects parks for safety and maintenance concerns.
Participates in various fee collection for equipment and facility rentals, hunting and fishing licenses, and boat and canoe permits.
Promotes good public relations with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.
Opens and closes parks throughout the County.
Plans and instructs programs within and outside of Park.
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, responds to inquiries, and refers callers to appropriate source.
Weighs and identifies fish caught by park patrons; responds to questions on game and fisheries laws.
Guides and directs part-time park employees, volunteers and court appointed workers as assigned; assists in training of new staff.
Maintains activity and park attendance records, files permits and reservation requests, and performs other clerical support functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.