Park Ranger- North Region

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Park Ranger to the team in our North 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. This position 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 North Region covers the parks, greenways, recreation centers, and nature preserves to the north of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the North Region are Jetton Park, Nevin Community Park, Tuckaseegee Park, Sugaw Creek, Mallard Creek and Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. The North Region Ranger will monitor access to Mecklenburg County parks that have access to Lake Norman and Latta Nature Preserve canoe access on Mountain Island Lake. 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
Knowledge of laws and regulations
Knowledge of emergency and safety operations
Good customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
Effective problem solving, decision making and organization skills
Ability to 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
Ability to build partnerships
Ability to collaborate
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to make decisions
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to manage stress

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience
Security 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