Salary: $19.24 – $24.39 Hourly
Location : Clermont, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00993
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 06/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Lead Park Ranger is responsible for the supervision of the Park Rangers who are tasked with patrolling assigned areas to ensure visitors comply with City and State rules and regulations, to protect park and natural resources, to enhance the visitors’ experience, and to coordinate with law enforcement as necessary. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager.
This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.
Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Primary Duties
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of Park Rangers.
- Assists Program Manager with administrative duties such as daily updates, operational logs, scheduling of staff, preparation of staff meetings.
- Assists Program Manager in selection process of hiring Park Ranger staff.
- Develops, facilitates and conducts ongoing professional development training for Park Rangers on a regular basis.
- Opens, closes, and monitors park grounds, facilities, and swimming areas, to ensure patrons comply with City ordinances, regulations, and safety requirements. Enforces rules, regulations, and policies to all guests, groups, and organizations in a tactful manner.
- Patrols area via vehicle, bicycle, or by foot depending on area. Perform scheduled rounds of City parks and the waterfront area, to provide surveillance and identify individuals trespassing after closing hours.
- Provides information such as available park services, facilities, and activities, park usage rules, and making reservations.
- May collect and transport fees.
- Follows proper emergency procedures in the event of a serious incident, and notify proper authorities when necessary of violations. Works closely with the Clermont Police Department personnel.
- Maintains logs and prepares incident reports as required.
- Checks facilities to ensure lights turned off and buildings are secure.
- Conducts light maintenance duties as needed.
- Clears paved areas of debris, branches, and other obstructions, to sustain a safe environment.
- Works with civic organizations, businesses, and a variety of user groups to coordinate park and facility usage, under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Department.
- Receives and respond to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints in areas of responsibility.
- Assists with all special events as directed
- Operates vehicles, two-way radios, and other equipment.
- Works rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Wears a uniform comprised of a city-issued shirt, hat, black pants or shorts, and black shoes.
- Assist Program Manager with staff meeting preparations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three (3) years of Park Ranger, Code/Law Enforcement, or other closely related experience.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided the education and experience is in a relevant and related field
Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions
Physical Demands
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
- Exerts up to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis.
- Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Good eyesight, hearing and speech.
- Able to ride a bicycle.
- Regular driving of a City vehicle and/or utility vehicle.
Work Environment
Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat/cold) for extended periods of time, and exposed to various elements, including bright/dim lights, dust/pollen, noise, and moving vehicles and machinery.
The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management, as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein, may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.
The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
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