TEMPORARY PARK RANGER at City of Glendale (AZ), AZ

About the Department

Description

About Us:

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas: The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use. The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

The Role:
The City of Glendale is currently accepting applications for Temporary Park Ranger.  This position provides assistance and information to park visitors, promotes park safety and enforces park policies and regulations.

Additional Information:

Position Overview: Hours:  This part-time position offers up to 30 hours per week and requires working at least one weekend day.  Availability to work any day of the week, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.   FLSA status:  Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week) Sick Time: Accrues at .034 hours per-hour-paid Medical Benefits:  Our medical plans are administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Retirement:
	This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The current contribution rate is 12%. Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

- Operates a portable radio to maintain contact with staff and local law enforcement agencies.
  Resolves and handles complaints within the City of Glendale parks, trails, recreation facilities     and sports complexes.
- Monitors park activities and users; educates and enforces park policies, regulations, and    
  applicable city codes.
- Works with volunteers to provide educational programs that promote park and facility use.
-Performs park security activities; monitors events; identifies and reports unsafe conditions
 and vandalism.
-Patrols park to deter criminal and other undesirable activity.
-Ensures that reserved facilities are available to users in a safe, clean condition, checks for
 permits.
-Provides assistance in emergency situations; call for police or medical assistance.
-Answers routine questions and assists park users as required.
-Checks and monitors safety of playground equipment.
-Prepares reports of injuries, vandalism, thefts, and patrol activities.
-Cleans area using broom, mop or other tools.
-Moves debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool.
-Sets up tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones, etc.
-Assists with setting up for special events.
-Sets up barricades and signage for safety and maintenance closures in parks, trails,
 recreation facilities and sports complexes.
-Solves problems, shows compassion, and builds relationships with the public, outside
 agencies, internal departments and volunteers.
-Operates a City vehicle.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

One year of experience in public recreation, security, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Park ranger, sworn law enforcement, or military experience is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: 
Parks and Recreation department policies and regulations City ordinances and state statutes for park use Park safety practices Patrol and security procedures and practices.

Ability to: 
Handle encounters with hostile or irate individuals Conduct equipment or facility checks; identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors Understand and follow safe working practices Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Keep accurate records; prepare accurate and timely reports Perform basic life support and basic first aid procedures Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

Special Requirements:
Basic life support (CPR) and first aid certification. This position requires availability to work any day of the week to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

-Requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.
-Must be able to operate a city vehicle.
-Must be able to enter and exit a city vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to varying weather conditions; extensive walking, patrolling a City park. Occasionally encounters hostile or irate persons.