Are you passionate about the outdoors and committed to protecting natural spaces? Join our team as a Park Ranger at the Baytown Nature Center, where you'll help preserve one of the area's most unique coastal environments while creating a safe and welcoming experience for visitors. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to combine environmental stewardship, public service, and community engagement in a beautiful natural setting. If you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with people, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Responsible for protecting and conserving natural areas within the Baytown Nature Center by patrolling grounds and monitoring for signs of damage or illegal activity, enforcing regulations and promoting responsible behavior in the park, assisting visitors by answering questions and providing information, and responding to emergencies and coordinating with law enforcement when needed. Reports hazards, damages or maintenance needs to appropriate staff. Patrols park areas by foot or vehicle to monitor activity, ensure park safety, and identify and address potential issues. Enforces park rules; educates and informs visitors on regulations. Issues warnings for violations as needed. Greets and assists visitors by providing information regarding park amenities, answering questions, and offering support. Maintains detailed records and reports incidents, visitor interactions, and daily activity. Performs light maintenance and ensures environmental cleanliness and safety. Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).

Preferred:

Previous security, enforcement, or park services experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Physical fitness to hike long distances, carry gear, and perform physically demanding tasks. Understanding of conservation principles, environmental issues, and best practices for protecting natural resources. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, complete reports, and interact professionally with the public. Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.