Park Ranger - Part time (Parks & Recreation Department)

County of Berks • Wyomissing, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Park Rangers enforce park ordinances and related regulations, provide visitors with information and directions, protect park resources, and help ensure a positive visitor experience. The role is responsible for safety, security, visitor services, and resource protection in the parks. Rangers patrol by vehicle, utility vehicle, bicycle, and on foot; educate the public about park rules; and issue warnings or citations for serious or continued violations. The job also includes preparing for patrol, maintaining vehicles and equipment, completing logs and reports, and presenting environmental education programs. Physical presence at the facilities is required. The position involves working extended hours, sometimes 12–16 hours, and varied shifts to provide year-round park coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must obtain PA Act 153 clearances.
• Excellent public relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and grammatically.
• Ability to recognize liabilities and take immediate action.
• Adaptability to changing departmental needs and priorities.
• Ability to deal with potentially dangerous situations, criminal behavior, resistant individuals, and people with varying mental or physical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IBM-compatible computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Ability to work extended hours, sometimes 12–16 hours.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, stoop, climb, and reach; walk, hike, and bicycle at various intervals; and aid or lift people in need.
• Must wear a department-issued ballistic vest while on patrol.

Nice To Haves

• One year of job-related experience and/or training, such as parks and recreation, law enforcement, resource management, education, emergency medicine, or customer service.
• Previous police, ranger, or security experience.
• Experience with departmental equipment.
• Knowledge of EMS, MSDS, fire safety, and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with the Pennsylvania Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, Parks Code, civil law, labor law relations, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Code, and Pennsylvania Game Laws.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parks individually by vehicle, utility vehicle, bicycle, and on foot in varying weather conditions.
• Educate visitors about park ordinances and regulations and issue warnings as appropriate.
• Issue warnings or tickets/citations for serious or continuous violations.
• Prepare for patrol by obtaining logs and information from the office, gathering equipment, and cleaning and fueling vehicles.
• Complete logs, reports, and timesheets.
• Present environmental education programs to groups of park visitors.
• Perform other assigned tasks.
• Respond to safety, security, and enforcement needs and take immediate action when recognizing liabilities for the County.
• Assist or lift people in need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED