Park Ranger, Pt

Provides comprehensive coordination and operations of the City of Pittsburgh Park Ranger Program. This position is responsible for visitor management and safety, resource management, program development; and performs related duties as assigned.
Department: Parks and Recreation
Salary: $15.45 per hour
Posting Type:Announcement.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt.
GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.
Disqualification based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• A completed online City of Pittsburgh Employment Application, including your online Employment Profile Data. (Education and Work Experience).
• Completed online City of Pittsburgh Supplemental Form questions for this position.
• A resume, to be submitted online.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Note: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which they are being considered).
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent am eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
Work Experience: None required for this position.
Education/Training: None required for this position.
Equivalency: None required for this position.
Civil Service Examinations:
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) on order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: Required.

• Plans, coordinates and participates in comprehensive Park Ranger program including all City parks, trails and recreation facilities; ensures adherence to all appropriate laws, codes, policies and procedures.
• Attends Department meetings, appropriate City meetings and conducts research to stay current with Park Ranger development, management and City and Parks and Recreation goals and objectives.
• Acts as liaison with community groups and other governmental agencies as required; develops and directs public relations and marketing strategies for the Department's programs and services; acts as liaison with other City Departments to develop cooperative integrated programming.
• Meets with civic groups or other concerned citizens to receive input on the Ranger's programs receptiveness by the community, and may present program related to the Park Ranger operations to various groups.
• Assists in the planning, execution and oversight of special events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation and other designated partners.
• Drives various types of patrol vehicles and operates telecommunication devices.
• Patrols assigned areas by foot, bike, RTV's and/or vehicle to engage park visitors/users in order to promote the safety and security of the facility and its visitors.
• Documents daily patrol activities and completes various forms and reports relating to parks operations and incidents.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns.
• Responds and/or assists in coordination of responses to emergency situations including, but not limited to, first aid, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents/breakdowns, etc.
• Issues citations in accordance with park ordinances.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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