| Purpose: |
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Under general direction of the Park Ranger Division Manager, oversees the planning, development, policy and outreach efforts of all Park Ranger units. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manage Park Ranger operations and Natural Resource Management services.
- Responsible for running complex programs and projects, managing scope, recommending changes, identifying potential crises and devising contingency plans.
- Develop short and long range plans.
- Develop and evaluate plans, criteria, etc. for a variety of outreach projects.
- Design and deliver engaging, well-organized presentations.
- Recommend major purchases and acquisitions, developing specifications for price, product and services.
- Establish, manage, and review contractual purchasing agreements and procurement procedures.
- Pursue, plan and track grants, and other fundraising opportunities.
- Establish, monitor, and prepare reports on financial measurements, streamlines and recommends updates these measurements as practical.
- Develop and implement processes, procedures, and policy throughout the division.
- Initiate, foster and maintain positive collaboration with internal and external agencies, community stakeholders, and volunteers.
- Assess complaints and follow through on best course of action for resolution.
- Create and facilitate Park Ranger recruitment and succession plans.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Park Ranger functions, duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of departmental regulations, city ordinances, state laws and federal laws.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of Park Ranger equipment and training.
- Knowledge of contract development and monitoring.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedure.
- Knowledge of indigenous and non-indigenous flora and fauna.
- Knowledge of geography, geology, climate and natural history.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Ability to lead and conduct public outreach and interpretive program development.
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written formats to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees, citizens and stakeholders.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in an area related to Park Rangers, two (2) of which must have been in a lead, supervisory or managing capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Valid Texas Driver’s License
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