Description

Under the general supervision of the Department Director and Lead Park Ranger, the employee is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and patrol of the City parks and recreation facilities. The incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of parks, facilities, and patrons. The incumbent will report to the Lead Park Ranger. This position will be assigned to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of park information, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes.

Examples of Duties

Salary Range $19.06 - $29.55

• Patrols Park facilities for unsafe and deteriorating conditions in the City of Deerfield Beach parks and facilities
• Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of park information, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes, enforcing applicable ordinances.
• Issues notices of park exclusions for violations and determines the need for and calls for police assistance.
• Educates Park visitors on park amenities, safety rules, and regulations
• Anticipates and solves problems and/or provides reports to appropriate agency
• Ensures that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
• Assists in the recovery of lost children and property.
• Corrects and/or reports any conditions that involve damage, theft, vandalism, or hazard.
• Inspects buildings, and facilities located in parks for safety and vandalism.
• Completes incident reports and other routine documentation.
• Directs vehicle and boat traffic inside park boundaries, and aids motorists and boaters as required.
• Renders First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related customer service and/or Park Ranger work experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s license (must remain valid throughout employment).
CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
Ability to swim.

Skills, Work Environment and Hours

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of city practices, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of city safety rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
• Skill in data analysis and problem-solving
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions
• Ability to learn different skills and apply them to various job duties
• Ability to maintain division-mandated physical fitness requirements
• Ability to swim at a basic skill level in an open water environment
• Must be available to work any assigned shift/any assigned area

Physical Demands
The physical demands involve driving, manual dexterity, hearing, near acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, and walking
Work Environment
The worker may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
Monday-Sunday, shifts will vary between the hours of 5:30am-9:00pm (nights, weekend and holiday hours as required)
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
*The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country, and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. *
*The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECIEVED. CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.06 - $29.55 per hour

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