Seasonal Ranger

City of New Braunfels, TX•New Braunfels, TX

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you? Park Rangers serve as ambassadors for the natural world, fostering a positive experience for all park users. This position offers great experience for someone interested in or has a background in the fields of anthropology, biology, natural resources, conservation, criminal justice, or who find value in outdoor experiences, environmental stewardship, and meaningful work. What we’re looking for: Enthusiastic, motivated individuals to be part of our seasonal Park Ranger team. Under general supervision, Park Rangers patrol city parks and recreation areas, to include water recreation areas, such as City Tube Chute, Last Tubers Exit and River Acres Park. This position is responsible for visitor and resource protection, park security, park interpretation, park permits, visitor education, maintenance, and repair duties. What will you gain from this role? Make a difference by fostering a connection between people and nature. Develop skills in customer service, outdoor education, relationship building and problem solving. Contribute to preserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems. Team-building working alongside like-minded individuals who share similar passions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be eighteen (18) years of age
Two (2) years of customer service/public interaction experience is required.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge of: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
City, county, and state, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
Geography, roads, and landmarks of city, parks, and surrounding areas.
Principles and practices of customer service.
Required Skill in: Exercising controlled discretion, communicating with the public and mediating difficult situations in a professional manner.
Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: bicycle (on- and off-road), according to standard operating and safety procedures.
Must be able to swim.
Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Working as a team member.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with city employees, patrons, and the public.
Effective communication, both verbal and written.
Effective operation of a 2-way radio.
Effective cash handling and reconciliation.
Successfully complete specialized training as directed.
Must be available weekends and summer holidays, with some weekday availability.

Nice To Haves

General First Aid / Adult and Pediatric (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Responsibilities

Assists in ensuring the public and the community experience safe use of park and recreation areas and water recreation areas.
Patrols all parks and recreational areas, providing safety and security for all users by means of one or more of the following modes: on foot (walking and/or hiking), on bicycle (on roadways, sidewalks and uneven terrain), and in a City vehicle.
Greets the public with a friendly and professional manner and appearance; answers questions, checks reserved areas, provides directions, and issues picnic permits.
Ensures the public compliance of local regulations, permits, and ordinances through education, warnings and notice of violations as directed.
Provides maintenance services such as trash/litter pick-up and removal, clean and restock bathrooms, etc.
Assists in ensuring safe travel through park areas by setting up and removing barricades, directing traffic, and assisting with crowd control, as directed.
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; completes daily activity log, cash management reports, accident/incident reports and graffiti/vandalism reports.
May be assigned to cash handling duties in various parks locations, to include water recreation areas.
May present education and information programs for community and school projects; teaches and counsels the public on department activities and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.