Park Ranger

Overview

Part-time, seasonal position. Hours: approximately 2.5 hours daily (15 - 22 hours/week), usually in the evening hours, to lock/unlock gates and secure facilities. This position will be filled to provide coverage 7 days a week including holidays and weekends.

This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.

This position works within the Community Services Unit of the Marysville Police Department and requires the successful completion of an extensive background check including polygraph exam.

This temporary position will assist with a variety of activities that support the Community Services Unit of the Marysville Police Department including code enforcement and park security functions. Work performed follows clear directions in applying established guidelines and procedures to make routine judgments and decisions.

• Assists with parks security including patrol of parks grounds and buildings; opens, closes and secures gates and facilities.
• Assists with code enforcement activities including taking photos and collecting information to respond to and resolve citizen complaints pertaining to nuisances, signage, animals, litter, abandoned vehicles, home occupations, noise, graffiti, and other code violations.
• Answers questions and explains rules related to park and facilities usage and issues verbal warnings of violations.
• Answers questions and explains laws pertaining to code enforcement; posts corrective notices.
• Requests law enforcement assistance if needed.
• Maintains records related to assigned duties.
• Graffiti abatement.

• Previous experience in enforcement such as park ranger or law enforcement desirable.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be 18 years of age by date of application.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including polygraph exam.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must climb ladders and work at heights, walk on rough and uneven surfaces, and lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The incumbent regularly works both inside and outside. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and falling objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Outside, the incumbent works in various weather conditions. The employee sometimes works near moving traffic, construction equipment and vehicles. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and falling objects.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Marysville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.