5938 jobdetailurl Park Ranger Print Apply Park Ranger Salary $34,977.90
- $51,771.20 Annually Location Mesa, AZ Job Type Full Time Department
(H420)Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Job Number 06941
Closing 4/26/2018 11:59 PM Arizona * Description * Benefits * Questions
Description/Duties A Park Ranger provides on-site patrols and enforces
rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to park usage by patrolling
park areas, property, buildings, water retention basins, and performing
minor maintenance. Other duties involve providing park users/patrons
education and front-line public relations through implementing and
conducting recreation and educational programs, and maintaining accurate
daily records and logs. A Park Ranger is also responsible for issuing
citations, compiling reports on citation actions taken, testifying in a
court of law when required, assisting with written reports as needed,
and maintaining accurate daily records and logs. Additionally, employees
are responsible for developing, promoting, and improving services and
programs for park users/patrons, including safe park use, and proper use
of natural resources. This class performs related duties as required
Based on business needs, due to the variety of Park Ranger duties, Park
Rangers must be able to work flexible hours, including weekend,
holidays, and evening hours. Duties involve the typical hazards
associated with patrol work requiring incumbents to carry a Taser ®, ASP
(Armament Systems Procedures) baton, pepper spray, and wear a ballistic
vest. Work requires good judgment and independent action in performing
patrol functions within legal and departmental constraints. Must be able
to ride a bicycle for an extended period of time. Employees are required
to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing
assignments. Supervision is received from a Lead Park Ranger, who
reviews work through conferences, spot checks, and results achieved.
This class is FLSA nonexempt. Qualifications & Requirements Employee
Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and
exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and
Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training,
education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or
GED. Good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience, preferably in law
enforcement, security, or ranger area. Special Requirements. Must
possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date. Train, show
proficiency, and qualify on a Taser ® CEW device within 90 days of hire
date. Obtain an ASP Baton, Pepper Spray, and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator Preferred/Desirable
Qualifications. Experience as a park ranger is preferred. Current active
patrol experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish. Link to Job
Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3651.pdf
(Download PDF reader) A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages.
01 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? * Yes * No 02 Do you
possess a valid Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one
by hire date? * Yes * No 03 Are you willing to work varying schedules
that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays? * Yes * No 04 Are you
willing to ride a bike for extended periods of time? * Yes * No 05
Please describe your public contact experience. Be sure to include how
you have resolved conflicts, enforced rules, and provided assistance to
the public. If you have no experience, type "N/A" below 06 How many
years of patrol experience do you have? * None * Less than 1 year * 1
year or more 07 Please describe your patrol experience. Be sure to
include type of sites, number of sites, and type of duties performed. If
you have no patrol experience, type "N/A" below. 08 Are you willing to
receive training for/carry a Taser ®? * Yes * No 09 If you possess an
ASP (Armament Systems Procedures) Baton, Pepper Spray, and/or CPR
certification, please check the corresponding box(es) below. * ASP Baton
- Pepper Spray * CPR Certification * None, but can obtain within 6
months of hire * None and cannot obtain within 6 months of hire 10 Are
you bilingual (English/Spanish)? * Yes * No Required Question Agency
City of Mesa Address PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466 Phone
480-644-2758 480-644-3240 Website http://mesaaz.gov/Jobs/