Watershed Ranger III- Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Parkton, MD

9d•$73,897 - $118,515•Onsite

About The Position

A Watershed Ranger III enforces criminal, civil, natural resource protocols, laws, rules and regulations and conducts natural resource conservation activities at and in the vicinity of the Baltimore City watersheds. Work of this class involves leading watershed ranger staff, but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies. Work is primarily performed out-of-doors where there may be exposure to inclement weather, extremes of temperature and irate persons. Work requires regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion when apprehending or arresting persons engaged in illegal activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or a related field.
Four years of natural resources conservation activities or law enforcement experience.
A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Knowledge of criminal, civil and traffic laws of Maryland as they pertain to watershed and reservoir properties and natural resources.
Knowledge of natural resources conservation principals and methods as they pertain to the watershed.
Knowledge of forestry, fisheries and wildlife management practices.
Knowledge of survey, inspection and investigative techniques including the securing of evidence from contamination and the protection of crime scenes.
Knowledge of varying degrees of use of force and the proper use of use and care of firearms.
Ability to exercise sound judgement quickly and in stressful situations.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and enforce criminal, civil and traffic laws and agency policies, procedures and regulations.
Ability to assign and review the work of others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people and agencies including the public and law enforcement and municipal authorities.
Ability to evaluate problems in enforcement and natural resource conservation and make and implement corrective actions.
Ability to train and guide others in natural resource conservation and law enforcement.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to write accurate and complete forms and reports.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and marine vessels safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or in enforcing rules and regulations in a park environment may substitute for each year of the university requirement.

Responsibilities

Enforces criminal, civil, natural resource protocols, laws, rules and regulations.
Conducts natural resource conservation activities at and in the vicinity of the Baltimore City watersheds.
Leads watershed ranger staff.
Works an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies.
Performs regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing.
Performs occasional strenuous physical exertion when apprehending or arresting persons engaged in illegal activity.