Park Ranger

Under general supervision, employee patrols parks, trails, and open space properties providing for visitor safety and resource protection, education and outreach, and ensure compliance with Parks rules and regulations.

• Perform foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols to enforce Rules and regulations in parks, trails and open space properties of unincorporated Adams County and cooperating municipal jurisdictions per IGA or MOU terms and conditions.
• Prioritizes visitor safety and provides public education in areas of responsibility.
• Enforces Parks Rules and Regulations by contacting violators, issuance of verbal/written warnings, and citations as warranted.
• Conducts investigations upon observation, or reports of, unlawful or unusual occurrences; resolves visitor complaints, closure monitoring, dumping/encroachment mitigation, agricultural land patrol, and interaction with vulnerable populations (homeless and at-risk individuals).
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Takes written statements and records relevant information, as necessary.
• Collects evidence as warranted, documents evidence per policy to maintain proper chain of custody
• May be required to provide testimony in court regarding investigations and/or citations
• Provides information and direction to the visiting public.
• Manages the camping allowed by permit only at the Riverdale Regional Park and enforces rules and regulations for individuals using the campsites.
• Manages and enforces the recreational activities allowed at the bodies of waters within areas of responsibility to include boating, fishing, and enforcement of prohibited activities., and is prepared and equipped for water rescues including swift water rescues.
• Responds to and provides aid/assistance in capacity as a First Responder during emergencies/crisis occurring within jurisdiction.
• Performs rescue operations as trained to include medical emergencies, search and rescue, surface-ice rescue, boating/water rescue, wildfire, floods, and other natural disasters.
• Serves as a specialist by contributing parks law enforcement expertise to department plans, projects, committees, policy development and meetings.
• Perform basic maintenance operations including trash removal, snow removal, restroom cleaning, fence and sign maintenance/installation as needed.
• Develops and coordinates strategies for rule compliance and education in areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other departments (i.e. Sheriff's Office, District Attorney’s Office, ADCOM, etc.) as assigned regarding operational efficiencies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions enough to be able to establish a safe environment for self and others.
• Skill in applying existing guidelines or recommending new approaches to the development and modification of work plans, methods, and procedures for the work unit or function.
• Ability to learn how to and make appropriate use of pepper spray, baton, and other defensive equipment.
• Ability to learn and maintain CPR and first aid techniques sufficient to be able to perform lifesaving measures and render first aid when needed.
• Computer skills:
  Learn the operation of computer and County-supported software, to include MS Office Suite, JD Edwards, E-Docs and other software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This may include working with vulnerable populations (homeless and at-risk individuals).
• Ability to remain motivated, dynamic, and engage in problem-solving throughout the day.
• Learn, interpret, and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Learn court procedure, including, but not limited to, citation issuance and court documents.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact, always maintaining excellent customer service.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Use all required safety equipment.
• Possess a proactive, self-motivated work ethic while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and trust.

• Experience:
  
  A minimum of two (2) years of parks law enforcement experience is required. A combination of experience in parks maintenance, natural resource management, code enforcement, or traditional law enforcement, structural fire, wildland fire, medical, animal control may also be considered.
• Education and Training:
  Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Management/Biology, Environmental Education, Park Management, or related field.
• An applicant lacking a Bachelor’s Degree may substitute a Year-For-Year work experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• Experience in hiking and mountain biking.
• Awareness of current events and management issues in Adams County and municipal jurisdictions’ parks, trails, and open space…