City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Park Ranger I |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (40) Protect/Svc |
| Class Code: | 16545 | Salary Grade: | OL6 |
| Approved: | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 | |
| Purpose: | |||
| Under general supervision, acts as an ambassador for City of Austin parks and its facilities by ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for park patrons. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Patrols park facilities for unsafe and deteriorating conditions in City of Austin parks and facilities 2. Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of park information, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes 3. Assists first responder agencies, provides first aid and determines need for and requests emergency services 4. Anticipates and solves problems and/or provides reports to appropriate agency 5. Educates park visitors on park amenities, safety rules, and regulations 6 Issues notices of park exclusions for violations and determines need for and calls for police assistance 7. Completes incident reports and other routine documentation. 8. Organizes and/or administers educational programs for the public |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None. | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| 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 applicable processes, techniques, and methods • Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures • Knowledge of City safety rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and municipal codes • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing • Skill in data analysis and problem solving • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities • Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions • Ability to learn different skills and apply them to various job duties • Ability to maintain division mandated physical fitness requirements • Ability to swim at a basic skill level in open water environment • Ability to undergo self-defense training to include various standard techniques and methods |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to the job Graduation from the City of Austin Park Ranger Academy and Field Training Program within six (6) months of hire date |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
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Requires a valid Texas Driver License.
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| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |