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Calvert County, MD
(HRY) Beach Park Ranger - Flag Ponds Nature Park
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What they do
A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.
$65,006 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Performs park, beach, and/or campground operations work. The work involves providing visitor and group services, facility maintenance, repairs, and enforcement of park, beach, and/or campground rules and regulations. The work requires prior experience. Workers report to a Beach and Campground Manager or Park Manager. Essential Job Functions Responsible for daily park, beach, and/or campground operations: opens and closes facility, performs trash pick-up and removal, collects and accounts for fees, cares for animals, ensures that services are open and ready for visitors. Provides information to visitors. Enforces park, beach, and/or campground rules and regulations. Responds to complaints, incidents and injuries. Performs general maintenance of facilities and equipment involving grass mowing & trimming, painting, carpentry, cleaning restrooms, and other similar tasks. Maintains daily records. Other Duties Performs related work as required. Prepares reports i.e., incident/accident. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.) Knowledge of— General maintenance procedures. Effective techniques of supervision Skill in-- Operation of a chainsaw. Ability to— Perform and supervise park, beach, and/or campground operations work. Perform facility maintenance work. Deal effectively with the general public and groups. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Enforce rules and regulations. Provide brief introductory talks for registered groups. Work most weekends/holidays throughout the year. Required Qualifications (