PARK RANGER

Description

Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and sharing your passion for the outdoors? If you like working with people and ensuring our beautiful parks stay safe and attractive to our community, we are looking for you!

Gloucester County is currently seeking an individual for the position of full-time Park Ranger.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation, maintenance and patrol of County Parks and related facilities.

Work involves issuing park permits, ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations by park users, assisting individuals and groups using parks, and maintaining park property, equipment and buildings. Employee is responsible for the safety and security of parks and patrons.

Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring safety and security of parks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with park patrons and the general public.

Reports to the Park Supervisor for Operations.

The hiring salary for this position will range from $37,918-$45,510.

Job Highlights

• Patrols the park and related facilities to enforce regulations.
• Deals with the public concerning matters of park usage.
• Inspects parks for safety and maintenance concerns.
• Participates in various fee collection for equipment and facility rentals, hunting and fishing licenses, and boat and canoe permits.
• Promotes good public relations with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.
• Opens and closes parks throughout the County.
• Plans and instructs programs within and outside of Park.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, responds to inquiries, and refers callers to appropriate source.
• Weighs and identifies fish caught by park patrons; responds to questions on game and fisheries laws.
• Guides and directs part-time park employees, volunteers and court appointed workers as assigned; assists in training of new staff.
• Maintains activity and park attendance records, files permits and reservation requests, and performs other clerical support functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

For a complete job description: Park Ranger

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in park operations and maintenance work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination; employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within sixty (60) days of employment, Red Cross-approved course in First Aid, AED, and CPR. First Aid, AED and CPR certification must be maintained while employed by the County.
• Completion of National Association of State Boating Law Administrator approved boat-handling course.
• Possession of freshwater fishing license preferred.
  
  

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

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A complete job description for this position is available on the Human Resource Department "Job Description" web page. I have read and understand the complete job description including the education and experience, qualifications and special requirements for this position. I have attached my cover letter, resume and at least 3 professional references with the required information.

• I acknowledge the above statement.
• I do not acknowledge the above statement.
  
  

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The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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What is your current highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• HS Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
  
  

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This position requires First Aid, AED & CPR certification within 60 days of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force regularly, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Describe any experience you have with a backpack blower, weed trimmer, edge trimmer, and any other grounds maintenance equipment to maintain landscape.

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Describe your experience working outdoors with changing seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall). If none, enter N/A as your response.

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Briefly describe your experience working with the public or in a customer-service oriented job. Be sure to indicate which employer the experience is related to. If none, enter N/A as your response.

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Describe a specific example of what you have done to guarantee that customers were satisfied.

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Describe your experience working with records management. Be sure to include the employer(s) to which the experience is directly related. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A as your response.

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Provide the principles you use to define your work ethics and conduct? Please describe examples of how you apply those principles in the work environment.

• Required Question