Park Ranger Ii

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Park Ranger II. The Park Ranger II will be responsible for maintaining park security by patrolling (unarmed) and greeting visitors to City recreational facilities. This position will enforce city codes and act as the first point of contact and educates visitors on the use of recreational facilities.
Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Essential Functions

Essential Function include but are not limited to:

• Protects parks and open space ecosystems, including vegetation and wildlife.
• Patrols parks, open space, and other jurisdictional facilities for the purpose of enforcing park rules, preventing, detecting, enforcing violations of laws, educating, and informing the public; explains and interprets applicable codes and pertinent regulations; objectively handles a wide variety of public contact situations.
• Performs investigations into complaints and incidents in parks and open space locations.
• Assists other public safety agencies when necessary.
• Provides crowd and traffic control coverage at special events and assigned activities.
• Responds to emergencies and medical situations at parks and open space locations.
• Drives a city motor vehicle, bicycle, or ATV to travel to or patrol parks and open space locations.
• Participate in court proceeding including testimony and evidence presentation.
• Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning department programs and related facilities to include recommending and identify natural resource problems; assist with developing solutions and implementing projects for natural resource protection and rehabilitation and preparing sites for reserved group activities and events.
• Develops, schedules, and delivers a variety of conservation, interpretation, and protective educational, and informational community outreach programs to the public.
• Leads daily operations activities by reviewing work product, maintaining standards, and assisting Park Rangers I’s.

Education/Experience

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Driver’s License. Will require certification as a Special Police Officer or Conservator of the Peace within six months of hire. National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 or ability to become so certified within 6 months of hire. Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) as approved by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) or ability to become so certified within 24 months of hire.