Park Ranger - Full Time & On-Call

Full Job Description

Requirements

• Researches, develops, plans, and presents recreation programs to educate park visitors and the general public.
• Develops promotional plans for events and programs including writing and distributing flyers and brochures.
• Plans, organizes, promotes, and supervises special programs that are conducted on an annual or periodic basis such as Educational Outreach Programs, Firearms Safety, and Classroom and Field Trip presentations for schools or groups.
• Patrols park sites on foot, bike, or by vehicle to observe and take corrective action in the event of ordinance violations and unsafe conditions.
• Regulates vehicle traffic flow and provides crowd control to enforce traffic laws and prevent traffic accidents or injuries.
• Applies for warrants and, when required, issues citations to individuals in violation of ordinances or rules governing the park to ensure the safety and security of the park, its natural resources, and visitors.
• Detains violators of laws and ordinances, within the park rangers jurisdiction, to control unlawful or illicit acts that may harm park visitors and damage or destroy County property.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs, and maintains equipment, personal weapons, and gear to assure reliability, safe operation, and long term use.
• Prepares written reports regarding security related park incidents to provide a permanent record for future reference.
• Assists park visitors by answering questions about the park and its attractions to facilitate park usage and enhance visitor's experience.
• Administers first aid in the treatment of minor injuries or provides other assistance to park visitors in medical or other emergencies and initiates corrective action to control crisis situations.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and prepares routine reports to provide information necessary for documentation or further actions such as prosecution.
• Functions as Radio Dispatcher when needed to provide adequate coverage for the department's two-way radio system.
• Performs related work as required.

EQUIPMENT USED: Firearms, handcuffs, ASP baton, flashlight, portable two-way radio, patrol vehicle, pepper spray, first aid kit, utility tools, emergency equipment, binoculars, citation book, bicycle, and all terrain vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Sitting and standing for long periods, working in extreme weather/environmental conditions, driving for long periods, exposure to aggressive persons during conflict management situations, animals and pest control situations, and lifting and hauling heavy materials.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Parks Administration, Recreation, Criminal Justice, POST Certification, a natural science, or a related field and two years of related experience preferably including some responsible related experience involving problem resolution such as recreation or public safety service; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license. In addition, they must be at least 21 years of age and qualify for a Park Ranger license issued by the St. Louis County Police Department.

Background requirements to qualify for licensure as a Park Ranger include the following: No felony convictions.

No assault, stealing or offenses involving moral turpitude convictions within the past thirty-six (36) months.

Have not plead guilty or been convicted of any Domestic Violence related crime or currently listed as a respondent in an Order of Protection.

No active warrant or wanted requests and not on active probation for any offenses, including Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS).

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov