SENIOR PARK RANGER (2425)

5/22/80

Rev 8/85

City of San José

SENIOR PARK RANGER (2425)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in public contact and park protection. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Schedules, assigns and reviews work performed by subordinate personnel.
Supervises personnel, participates in selection, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel.
Performs and directs search, rescue, fire suppression, and other emergency activities.
Supervises and performs enforcement of park rules and regulations.
Supervises and performs responses to park visitor complaints.
Supervises and performs the preparation and presentation of interpretive and educational programs related to park services to civic groups and park visitors.
Recommends improvements and inspects conservation projects to maintain and restore natural resources to a healthy condition in City parks and undeveloped City park lands.
Prepares and reviews written reports such as police, fire, injury, activity, vandalism and visitor data reports.
Completes equipment and supply requisitions.
Provides budget input on needed personnel, equipment, supplies, and related items.
Monitors weather and fire condition reports; may recommend restricting park use.
Performs enforcement duties such as park patrol and writing misdemeanor citations.
May coordinate Ranger-Police activities.
Assumes responsibility for safety of subordinate personnel and park visitors.
Supervises and performs fee collection operations and revenue accountability and is responsible for petty cash receipts.
Operates light vehicles, radios, and other equipment necessary to perform Rangers activities.
Typical End Results Include: Providing interpretive and educational programs for City park users; providing safe, secure parks; maintaining and conserving natural features and wild life in City parks and providing emergency services within parks such as search and rescue and fire suppression.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents of this class provide direction to moderate sized crews or multiple small crews at various locations. This class differs from that of Park Ranger in that the latter may provide lead direction to a small crew at a single site. This class differs from that of Park Manager in that the latter has the full management responsibility of program administration and facilities management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the general principles and practices of park operations.
Knowledge of conservation principles.
Knowledge of techniques and procedures of park regulation and rule enforcement.
Ability to supervise, train and evaluate other employees.
Ability to schedule and arrange for security coverage of parks and park areas.
Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
Ability to compile records and prepare reports.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.
Ability to coordinate staff effectively in emergency situations.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles of supervision.
Knowledge of budget preparation methods and techniques.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two years of college with emphasis in Park Management, Park Operations, Natural or Environmental Science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of satisfactory experience involving public contact and park operations work, similar in nature to that performed by a Park Ranger with the City of San Jose.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate. Deputization as a Peace Officer within a prescribed time after appointment. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

(3595P)