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POSITION:River Ranger (Park Ranger) SCHEDULE: Full-Time LOCATION: Reno, NV SALARY:$68,120.00 - $95,804.80 Annually

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/jobs-recruitment

Careers Page -http://www.cityofreno.com

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SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate in this position will bring a passion for keeping our local Parks and Truckee River recreation areas safe and enjoyable for everyone. They willpatrol park and recreation areas and enforces rules and regulations governing the use of City parks, facilities, and public areas. They will identify and prohibit the violation of applicable City ordinances. They will inspect parks, playgrounds, and structures for damage and vandalism. They will promote public safety and provide customer service, information, and interpretive services to park users and the general public.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the protection of parks or public recreation areas.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience in the protection of a park or public recreation area.

*Law enforcement work experience may be substituted for the protection of parks or public recreation areas on a year for year basis.

*Each year of college level course work (30 semester/45 quarter credits) in Forestry, Criminal Justice, Public Land Management or related field to the position may be substituted for one year of the required relevant work experience for up to a maximum of two years.

License/Certificate:

• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of CPR/first aid certificate within six months of hire.

*Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.*

Supplemental Information

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• The primary function and purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness and compliance of patrons within 350 feet of the river. It is to be expected that this position is outside and physically within that area for a majority of his/her shift in all weather situations
• Patrol park and recreation areas and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of City parks, facilities, and public areas; promote public safety and maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Promote the proper use of City facilities in compliance with applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations; provide information to the public on City programs, facilities, and points of interest.
• Enforce compliance with City ordinances through education, issuing citations or parking tickets as needed; notify appropriate law enforcement personnel when potentially dangerous situations arise.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports on incidents and medical emergencies; prepare daily activity logs and maintain records and files; catalog and book found, lost, or stolen property and evidence.
• Provide assistance to various other City operations and governmental agencies including animal control, County schools, and wildlife organizations.
• Provide educational programs and special events to the public and youth including informational presentations on parks safety and recreational outings.
• Provide information and interpretive services to park users and the general public; perform research necessary to develop factual and interesting interpretive programs for patrons.
• Monitor cleanliness of parks and assigned areas; pick up trash and debris; empty trash cans; prevent or abate graffiti and report major vandalism or safety hazards to appropriate maintenance staff.
• Assist in the recruitment and hir ng of part-time parks program staff; oversee, lead, and train part-time staff; assist and lead the work of maintenance staff in the absence of their immediate supervisor.
• Perform related duties as required.

BENEFITS:

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