Park Ranger I

Park Ranger I

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering professional growth opportunities in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Park Ranger I.

The primary function of this position is to patrol parks by ATV, utility vehicle, foot, and small truck; observe the activities of persons in and around Town park, preserve, trail and facilities areas; monitor activities and identify inappropriate, unsafe, criminal or other undesirable behaviors; resolve issues as appropriate through customer service, education or enforcement. This position will provide customer service, cleaning, and check-in / check-out duties to park patrons that reserve park facilities and armadas. Respond to emergency calls for assistance. Provide assistance to park patrons and Police / Fire in emergency situations including locating missing children or adults; issue warnings and civil citations or serves as a witness and / or completes witness statements for police. Capture and containment of stray / lost domestic animals; assisting with the capture and rescue of wildlife and working with appropriate authorities and external agencies; Conduct surveys, fishing checks, permit verification and monitors condition of park open space.

The ideal candidate for this position will be passionate about community outreach and the safety of our community. The Park Ranger I is a natural teacher and enjoys giving interpretive education classes and tours and speaking in public. This position requires someone who is adept at finding common sense, well-reasoned approaches to difficult problems. Skill in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and / or maps as well as conducting playground safety audits are required. Knowledge and skill in applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and / or ordinances including Arizona Revised Statutes, and Arizona Game & Fish laws are needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in public security, public recreation, and parks maintenance preferred
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

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Preferred Requirements :

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.