Job Description

SALARY RANGE:

$61,163 - $97,712 / Annually

Starting Pay:

$61,163 – $79,438 /Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

A Watershed Ranger II enforces criminal, civil and natural resource protocols, laws, rules and regulations and conducts natural resource conservation activities at and in the vicinity of the Baltimore City watersheds. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work an assigned shift to provide 24-hour 7-day a week coverage subject to call-back as required for emergencies. Work is primarily performed out-of-doors where there may be exposure to inclement weather, extremes of temperature and irate persons. Work requires regular moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion when apprehending or arresting persons engaged in illegal activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of natural resources conservation activities or law enforcement experience.

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES Have one year of experience in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences or in enforcing rules and regulations in a park environment may substitute for each year of the university requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

Eligibility for Certification as a Police Officer as mandated by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with the COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations).

Compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations requires that the applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully pass a physical examination following the offer of employment
• Successfully pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department
• Successfully pass an approved Entrance-Level Training for Police Officers
• Successfully pass an approved Entrance-Level Firearms Training Course under COMAR
• Successfully pass approved Field Training

The Following is Required Within Six Months of Hire:

• Commission as a Special Police Officer by the State of Maryland.

The Following are Required Within One Year of Hire:

• Certification as a Police Officer as mandated by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) and a handgun permit.

NOTES: Employees must obtain and maintain Special Police Commission, Certification as a Police Officer and handgun permit as a condition of employment.

Employees who leave this position within three years of hire must reimburse the City of Baltimore for any training given or uniforms and equipment issued during term of employment.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of natural resources conservation principals and methods as they pertain to forests.
• Knowledge of forestry, fisheries and wildlife management practices.
• Knowledge of criminal, civil and traffic laws of Maryland as they pertain to watershed and reservoir properties.
• Knowledge of survey, inspection and investigative techniques, including the securing of evidence from contamination and protection of crime scenes.
• Knowledge of varying degrees of use of force and the proper use and care of firearms.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement quickly and in stressful situations.
• Ability to read, interpret and enforce criminal, civil and traffic laws and agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people and agencies including the public and law enforcement and municipal authorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to write accurate and complete forms and reports.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and marine vessels safely and effectively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: (Katrina Bayton)

If you have any questions please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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