Park Ranger

City of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/2/2023 CLOSED ON 7/22/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger position at City of Wilmington?

The City has an opportunity for a full-time Park Ranger to work in the City Parks! 

This position provides general security to parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other facilities. This is accomplished by abiding by parks policies, rules and regulations; maintaining effective public relations; responding to routine and emergency situations; and establishing effective working relationships with other city staff and citizens. The position will primarily serve at Greenfield Park and Riverfront Park.

  • Oversee park security by preventing, detecting and communicating with the Police Department about disturbances as needed.
  • Enforce departmental rules and regulations.
  • Provide support serves/resource information to displaced persons.
  • Patrol park areas, playgrounds, recreation centers, tennis courts and other parks and recreation buildings and facilities.
  • Completion and report of accidents/incidents as they occur while on duty.
  • Provide customer service by assisting park patrons.
  • Testify in court as needed.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience: 
  • High School Diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of relevant experience. 

Special Requirements
  • Class C Driver’s License
  • Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and AED Certification within 180 days of hire. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state, security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions.
  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interaction, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made; asking questions as appropriate; and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Skilled in actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Skill in being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Equipment Operated
    • Telephone
    • Radio
    • Camera
    • Computer
    • Vehicle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Position will require frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, fine dexterity, twisting, vision and hearing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position will be required to work outside during all seasons with minimal office work. Some weekends required.



Salary : $36,858 - $46,993

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