Salary: $18.45 – $21.00 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00000
Department: Recreation Services – Parks Operations
Division: Park Rangers 62/25136
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: 10/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Combination of day and evening shifts each week.
Must be available to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays.
*The salary range for this role is between $18.45 – $21.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, operational needs, market demands and internal equity. The starting salary range is subject to review by Human Resources and may require City Manager approval. (regular days off can be expected to be two weekdays.
Essential Functions
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Patrols park and recreation areas; enforces applicable ordinances;
- Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured;
- Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities;
- Issues parking citations; has vehicles towed within the confines of the City parks;
- Assist in the recovery of lost children and property;
- Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them;
- Informs and directs park visitors;
- Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary;
- Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.
RELATED TASKS:
- May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas; ability to enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare detailed reports; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest. Exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers’ Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON – BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) – Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days – In State Up to 5 workdays – Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
03
If you did not complete a secondary education (high school, GED, or equivalency), please select the years of secondary education completed.
- I did not complete any years of secondary education (high school or GED)
- Less than one year
- One but less than two years
- Two but less than three years
- Three but less than four years
- I completed a high school, GED or equivalency.
04
How much experience do you have patrolling a park or similar facility and enforcing policies?
- I have no previous experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more
05
Please briefly summarize any work experience you have in patrolling a park or similar facility and enforcing policies.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
06
The duties of this position will require you to work independently to ensure the safety park patrons and the security of City facilities. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
07
The position requires possession of valid CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates or the ability to acquire the certifications withing six (6) months of appointment. Please select all that apply.
- I do not possess a valid CPR, First Aid or Parking Enforcement certification.
- I am willing and able to acquire a CPR, First Aide and Parking Enforcement Certification within six (6) months of appointment.,
- I possess a valid CPR certification.
- I possess a valid First Aid certification.
- I possess a valid Parking Enforcement certification.
08
Do you possess a valid Florida driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
09
Have you used tobacco products in the previous 12 months prior to application?
- Yes
- No
10
Duties for this position may include exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
- Yes
- No
11
This position may require patrolling the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.Are you willing and able to complete these tasks??
- Yes
- No
12
The duties of this position will require you to work independently to ensure the safety park patrons and the security of City facilities. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
13
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question