Park Ranger- Part Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This is a semi-skilled position in enforcing the use of court, field, and picnic areas and includes observing activities to ensure a safe environment for park patrons utilizing the City's Parks and Recreation facilities, park areas and properties; Assessing situations, resolving problems and as necessary, calling for police to respond; and Providing effective, professional, and courteous customer service assistance and information to park patrons.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general supervision of office staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None What You'll Do For The City Of Kingman Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Assists park patrons, providing information, direction, and education and responding to complaints, inquiries, and information requests. Assists with recreation program and activities: Setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use. Observes and assesses activities to identify inappropriate, unsafe or suspicious behavior; tactfully resolves the issue with individual(s) involved; notifies the police department to respond if inappropriate activity escalates and/or may become dangerous, unsafe. May drive to park facilities, walks grounds or utilizes golf cart to observe activities and to travel throughout the park. Inspects City facilities and grounds for unsafe conditions, vandalism, and graffiti; Corrects unsafe conditions and documents corrections; Reports findings to supervisor(s) in an effort to prevent injury and further damage Monitors sporting events, recreational and special events in the park held in the parks by enforcing the park rules and regulations; Guides and counsels park patrons by providing information and explanation of rules and regulations. Turns lights on and off for sporting events when required, and locks and unlocks restrooms. Opens and closes fields, courts, and buildings per reservations. Maintains, cleans and stocks park restrooms and facilities. Completes accident and related reports. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions. SKILLS Skill in the effective, safe operation of listed tools and equipment; Following and maintaining safety standards, and identifying safety problems; Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

ABILITIES

Establish and maintain good public relations; Understand and follow directions given by immediate supervisor; Interpret rules and regulations and apply them to practical situations; Anticipate and solve problems on a daily basis; Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Prepare and maintain records; Walk and stand for long periods of time; Perform custodial activities; Understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Use equipment and tools properly and safely; Adapt to changing priorities; Participate in teamwork productively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public; Interact and communicate diplomatically with the public and mediate or resolve disputes, problems, and complaints; Exercise mature judgment to appropriately assess need to contact emergency response; Maintain regular attendance and recognize attendance as an essential function of this job to ensure continuity; Willingness to work shifts and hours for department to meet operational and service needs to include the working of early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled and as necessary; and work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.|

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account