Park Ranger I

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $34,887/yr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment, and to assist park guests as required. The position will also, when necessary, patrol the park and enforce rules and regulations for the protection of the park, visitors, and wildlife. To assist with the protection and conservation of defined park areas, to protect natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife within park areas and to interact with visitors. The position works according to procedures and decides how or when to do things under supervision; Work is frequently reviewed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. General Maintenance of park facilities

1. Custodial

2. Carpentry/minor construction

3. Electrical

4. Plumbing

5. Park patrol

6. Public interaction

7. Customer Service

8. Assist with special projects, park programs, event planning and event management

9. Maintain grounds, grass cutting, trimming, landscaping

10. Assist Park Ranger III and Park Superintendent in enforcement of park rules/regulations

11. Register campers/ park users

12. Work outdoors in all weather conditions

13. May require overnight stays in the absence of Park Superintendent and/or Park Ranger II or Park Ranger III.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Maintain trail and campground. Clean bathrooms and bath house. Repair damage from storms and vandalism. Work on projects and construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform and maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, tools, trimmers, chain saws, blowers, lawn equipment
• General Maintenance skills as listed in Job Duties
• Operate within reason a computer, with understanding of Excel and/or park software
• Be able to make deposits and perform basic math when required
• Customer Service Skills
• Effective Communication
• Basic problem solving and critical thinking

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Related-experience recommended: 2 years.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driving license

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

1. Carpentry
2. Plumbing
3. Electrical
4. General Maintenance

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: over 2/3 of the time; walking: over 2/3 of the time; sitting: over 2/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: over 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: over 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: over 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: over 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: over 2/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distatnce vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distingquish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Dust
• Chemical hazards
• Explosive hazards
• Burn hazards
• Working in high places
• Extreme weather conditions

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

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