Job Description

Posting number: 26-593

Department: Assets and Infrastructure - Parks Region 2

Job classification: Park Ranger - Full-Time - REGION 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks

Summary

The Park Ranger provides public information and assistance, public safety, resource protection, interpretive programming, and light maintenance support at division facilities. This position serves as a public-facing representative of the Division while helping to ensure facilities, natural resources, and visitors are protected and supported.

Examples of duties

• Provide visitor services, including offering information and education on recreational opportunities, safety, and appropriate use of division facilities.
• Observe, document, and report conditions affecting facilities, visitors, and park operations to support safety and operational awareness.
• Educate the public on division rules and regulations and enforce policies as necessary to ensure compliance and visitor safety.
• Plan, organize, and deliver recreational and interpretive programming to enhance public engagement and educational experiences.
• Manage crowd control and traffic flow within facilities and during events to ensure safe and orderly operations.
• Conduct routine patrols by vehicle, bicycle, foot, utility vehicle, and boat in a variety of weather conditions to monitor facilities and assist visitors.
• Assist local, county, state, and federal agencies as needed in support of park operations and emergency response efforts.
• Perform daily equipment and vehicle checks and complete required logs, incident reports, attendance counts, and maintenance request documentation.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks, including trash removal, restroom cleaning, and snow removal, to maintain safe and clean facilities.
• Support special events and operational projects across the region as assigned.
• Assist with natural resource restoration projects to support environmental stewardship and conservation efforts.
• Provide emergency aid as trained and coordinate with emergency medical services when needed.
• Supervise and coordinate volunteers and community service workers as assigned to support operational and programmatic needs.
• Participate in required training and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support division operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies, Skills and Other Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
• Must have competent computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must successfully pass Background/Record Checks.
• Must have the ability to work in public areas in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must be able to work at other sites as assigned.

Supplemental information

The physical demands and work environment here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation to report to work and perform assigned duties.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Required to work weekends, holidays and evening as needed,
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials when performing responsibilities.
• Exposure to inclement weather, extreme cold, heat, snow, ice and rain.
• Occasional contact with domestic and wild animals.
• Appropriate work attire equates to designated uniform adherence.
• Be available and responsive to all emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.