Park Ranger – F/T Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Park Ranger

• F/T | City of Boca Raton Employment Park Ranger
• F/T
  
  Salary
  $19.00
• $23.00 Hourly
  Location Boca Raton, FL
  Job Type
  Full-Time
  Job Number
  04239
  Department
  Recreation Services
• Parks Operations
  Division
  Park Rangers 62/25136
  Opening Date
  04/09/2025
  Closing Date
  4/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
  FLSA
  Non-Exempt
  Bargaining Unit
  B
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Job Description
Be 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 and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca Schedule
Varied Days and Hours.
Must be available to work a combination of both day and evening shifts each week.
Regular days off will consist of two weekdays.
Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory.

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 by mobile unit and/or foot patrol; enforces applicable ordinances.
Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured as needed.
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.
Informs and directs park visitors. Provides customer service.
Anticipates and solves problems. Coordinates efforts with law enforcement, park staff, and other city departments.
Documents activity on reports.
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.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time without notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas
Parks and Recreation rules and regulations
Skilled in:
Handling conflict and uncertain situations
Use of tablet, computer, and other office equipment
Ability to:
Enforce safety rules and regulations and maintain discipline
Prepare and maintain records
Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed, including holidays Establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner
Work in inclement weather and adverse conditions
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent
State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license
Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any amount of previous Recreation or Park Services experience

Special Requirements:

Must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.
May be required to patrol the parks on bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.

Post Offer Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicles (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. Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7805