Park Ranger Job at City of Santa Cruz, CA
City of Santa Cruz, CA United States
$3,411 - $4,800 a month
Class Title
Ranger Assistant
Class Code
238
Salary
$3,411.00 - $4,800.00 Monthly
Basic Function
Under general supervision, assists with supporting the recreation area by performing park maintenance and resource management duties, overseeing store operations, providing public assistance, and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations to visitors at the Loch Lomond Recreation Area and the surrounding watershed area.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The
Ranger Assistant is an entry-level classification and is distinguished from the next higher level of classification of Ranger in that the latter is responsible for assisting with the protection and enhancement of the recreation areas, watershed, and facilities through patrol, municipal code enforcement, and emergency response.
Typical Duties
(
May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)
- Staffs the Recreation Area store and/or Welcome Kiosk; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as appropriate regarding fees, permits, policies, procedures and services; assists the public in obtaining permits and renting equipment.
- Receives and processes purchases, fees, fines, or other transactions; sets up cash drawers and operates cash registers and/or point of sales equipment (POS); prepares receipts, balances money received and prepares deposits; reconciles purchases and user fees with daily receipts.
- Maintains supplies and inventories for facilities and store; contacts vendors, places orders and processes related record-keeping.
- Assists with minor construction projects and maintenance of park facilities, such as buildings, restrooms, trash receptacles, picnic areas, signs, irrigation systems, trails, fuel breaks, fences, gates, and grounds; performs maintenance and repair work on facilities, structures, and equipment, including minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
- Assists with resource management within watershed and recreation areas by performing tasks such as aquatic or terrestrial invasive species control, boat inspections, and erosion control projects; maintaining roads, trails, and fire breaks; observes and reports environmental hazards, such as slides, erosion, and disease and insect activity in trees.
- Operates and maintains various types of power tools, light to medium construction equipment, and city vehicles, including trailers and boats.
- Controls access to assigned facilities by opening and closing them to the public; ensures facility is secure upon closing; monitors ongoing use of the facility to ensure user compliance with all facility policies and procedures; maintains and implements security and emergency procedures including calling for civil or law enforcement assistance when necessary.
- Assists with enforcement of provisions of the Municipal Code applicable to the Loch Lomond Recreation Area and Watershed Properties as assigned.
- Assists with medical emergencies as needed within the scope of training.
- May lead and assist in training temporary workers and volunteers in the operation of the toll gate, store, and boat rental dock as well as the boat inspection process and the maintenance of related facilities; coordinates efforts in support of facility operations.
- May monitor water quality conditions, collect water samples, and record data from stream gauges and other monitoring instrumentation.
- Learns the natural history of the area and begins to apply knowledge when performing park maintenance and operations duties as well as in providing information to visitors; may perform basic research related to resource management and park facilities.
- Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires: prolonged sitting, standing, and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, including mountain trails; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors and in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. The job duties may expose the employee to fumes, dust, air contaminants, stinging insects, poison oak, and rattlesnakes. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and construction equipment, and may assist in emergencies. Positions require the incumbent to work around a reservoir. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call outs.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:
Education and Experience:
High school degree or tested equivalent, and- Six months of maintenance and public contact experience.
Abilities:
Interact courteously and effectively with members of the public.- Read, understand, and review documents for accuracy and relevant information.
- Learn to operate hand and power tools related to resource management such as shovels, axes, saws, Pulaskis, McLeods, weed wrenches, and rakes.
- Use a variety of instruments related to the measurement of water quality and weather such as Secchi disks, turbidimeters, pH meters, thermometers, anemometers, hygrometers, and barometers.
- Implement, explain, and apply procedures, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
- Enforce procedures, rules, regulations, and codes, including the Municipal Code.
- Respond appropriately in potentially hazardous or emergency situations.
- Use applicable office terminology, forms, documents, and procedures in the work of the facility.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Operate standard office equipment including computers and cash registers and/or point of sale.
- Operate handheld, mobile, and base station radios.
- Organize, prioritize, and follow up on work assignments.
- Follow verbal and written directions.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Work independently and as a member of a team.
- Make sound decisions within established guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Read, interpret and record data accurately; maintain manual and computerized record keeping systems.
- Meet the physical demands of the job, including hiking on steep and uneven terrain and performance of moderate to heavy manual labor.
Licenses and Certificates
- Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver’s license.
- Completion of a POST Certified PC 832 Principles of Arrest and Citation (40 hour) course within six months of appointment.
- Possession and continued maintenance of a Standard First Aid and CPR with AED (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or approved equivalent) certification within six months of appointment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, weekends, and split shifts and to report back to work in the event of an emergency.
- Willingness to wear a uniform.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Four months or more experience in a park environment.
- Coursework in natural resources management, forestry, environmental science, or a related field.
- Use of various hand and power tools to perform resource management, general maintenance, basic carpentry, and plumbing.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
Career Ladder
Career Ladder
- Chief Ranger
- Senior Ranger
- Ranger I/II
- Ranger Assistant
Class Detail
Reports to: Chief Ranger
Supervises: May exercise technical and functional lead direction over assigned or temporary staff and volunteers
Bargaining Unit: Service
Classification No: 238
Classification No: 238
Date of Issue: 3/09
Update: 10/21
Review: 10/21
SALARY
- This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices.
UNION REPRESENTATION
- This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.
APPOINTMENT
- Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment
. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
LEAVE
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay if required by position
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.
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