ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Works under the general supervision of the Park Ranger Manager to patrol and monitor City’s parks and park facilities. Promotes public safety and ensures proper use of facility equipment at different park locations. Provides consumer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of park information and rules. Assists with maintaining park cleanliness, handles public inquiries, and complaints to provide quality customer assistance. Resolves all health, safety, and environmental issues for the division. Implements programs, policies, and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of chemical, physical, and biological health hazards. Conducts minor investigations and issue citations when needed. Provides crowd control and parking control functions at City sponsored events. Travels to different parks throughout the city to patrol and inspect for unsafe and deteriorating conditions. Complete incident reports and other routine documentation. Uses radio communication equipment to relay information to dispatch and to request assistance from MPD, MFD, or other agencies as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires some lifting and carrying objects. Requires the ability to operate a computer, basic office equipment such as a copier, hand held devices, and smartphones. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Frequent travel to various work sites throughout the City may be required. May be expose to different weather conditions including exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and etc.