Park Ranger (FT) Position Available In Broward, Florida

Park Ranger (FT)
Job Details  This listing closes on 7/14/2025 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer City of Coconut Creek Salary $18.53 Hourly Location Coconut Creek, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-63 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 06/23/2025 Closing Date 7/14/2025 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) FLSA Non-Exempt Description
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GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs intermediate-level technical or specialized work in the Parks and Recreation department. Inspects and maintains City parks and equipment, enforces park rules and regulations, and performs daily park operations. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Tentative work schedule – Schedule will vary
Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm
Friday-Sunday 1:00pm-9:30pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Enforces all park rules, regulations, and City ordinances
Prepares ball fields for use by following appropriate rules and processes to line fields
Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, and the general public throughout workshift
Opens and secures park amenities for participant use
Performs the necessary maintenance tasks to ensure clean, safe, and user-friendly parks
Responsible for maintaining Dog Park
Responsible for checking park permits in all picnic shelters throughout the City
Works closely with youth and adult sports leagues to coordinate field reservations and use
Patrols all park areas and playground sites to ensure a level of participant safety
Handles City-wide mail/materials delivery or pick up as assigned throughout the City
Responsible for maintaining and hanging banners throughout the City
Responsible for operating park equipment (Utility cart, pressure washer, trailers, field lining equipment, etc.)
Works closely with other departments as required
Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least one (1) year experience working in a government agency or with the general public in a parks and recreation setting. Must have a state of Florida drivers license. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of municipal recreation and park programming, activities, and special events
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook)
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 100 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.

ELIGIBILITY LIST CRITERIA

An eligibility list shall be formed based on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates on the eligibility list will be given consideration for each vacancy. Veterans’ Preference shall be awarded, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Qualified applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodations for testing must advise Human Resources not later than one (1) week prior to scheduled testing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL, DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Employer
City of Coconut Creek
Phone
(954) 973-6715
An Equal Opportunity Employer http://www.coconutcreek.net
Address
4800 W. Copans Road Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063