URBAN PARK RANGER 1-2012

7N53

PAY RANGE: 3

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is park ranger work at the full performance level in the Department of Parks and Recreation Park Ranger Program. Employees in this class are responsible for patrolling Fairmount Park and enforcing park rules and regulations. Providing the initial response to park medical emergencies and notifying the appropriate municipal and/or state agency of issues that warrant their attention are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an Urban Park Ranger Supervisor.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be

allocated to this class.)

Positions in this class must perform park ranger work at the full performance level in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Patrols park grounds by foot, bicycle or vehicle and observes activities in assigned stations to ensure compliance with park rules and regulations; issues code violation notices and/or warnings for violation of park rules; educates park patrons of rules and regulations governing the use of Fairmount Park; prepares and administers informational and recreational programs for the benefit of park visitors and community groups.

Responsible for being the first respondent to all Park medical emergencies; administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to American Heart Association standards; utilizes appropriate medical supplies and equipment in the event of emergencies; contacts emergency Fire, Police or EMS personnel as needed.

Maintains accurate reports related to Park Ranger operations, including incident reports and weekly statistical reports; attends staff, Parks and Recreation Commission, community and intra-agency meetings related to the Department of Parks and Recreation; notifies municipal or state agencies of park issues that warrant higher level attention.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· American Heart Association First aid and CPR standards and practices

· patrolling techniques and procedures used in park enforcement

· natural resource management and conservation principles

· the principles of public relations

· park maintenance and operations

· basic computer knowledge

· the principles and practices of customer service

SKILL IN:

· interacting with park visitors

· maneuvering off road vehicles

· the use and application of personal computers and standard software packages used for word processing, data base manipulation and the preparation of spreadsheets.

ABILITY TO:

· apply and enforce laws, departmental policies, rules and regulations governing park and recreation areas.

· propose and implement effective solutions to parks problems

· effectively communicate with park patrons and visitors orally and in writing

· respond efficiently and effectively to medical emergencies

· operate a motor vehicle or bicycle, as assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/12.)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of two years at an accredited college or university with coursework in natural sciences, park management, park administration, criminal justice or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience performing park ranger work with responsibility for patrolling and enforcing park rules and regulations for a large urban park system.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of First Aid/CPR Certification at the time of appointment and during tenure as an Urban Park Ranger 1-2012.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment if required by work assignment.

Class Established:

CSC – 9/12 Ad. Board - 11/12

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 3/17

Ad. Board – 4/17