Park Ranger

Posted	10/17/2018
County	Cedar
Location	Tipton ,Iowa
Salary	$42,452.80
Deadline	11/09/2018

Description
Under supervision to perform a variety of routine and skilled duties involved in general park operations and maintenance; including park patrol and security work and provide assistance with environmental education programs.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.   Supervise and participate in park maintenance work such as construction and repair of buildings, tables, fireplaces, tools and equipment, and the maintenance of developed grounds, boat ramps, roads, trails, signs, boundary fences, shelters, restrooms and water and electrical systems.   Conduct preventative maintenance and routine repairs to vehicles, equipment, playgrounds and the facilities.   Conduct landscaping maintenance activities to include: trimming, pruning, and planting trees, seeding grass and mowing.   Patrol and enforce laws and regulations pertaining to the Conservation Board rules and regulations; issue summons to persons abusing facilities or conservation laws and regulations.   Clean and maintain park areas and facilities.   Perform timber stand improvement including removing dead or diseased trees from park areas or trails.   Patrol areas and collect fees from the public for use of park facilities; maintain records and deposits money.   Make presentations to public groups and organizations as required.   Assist with Environmental Education programs and displays, both for school age children and general public.   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public, and maintain regular and punctual work attendance.   Perform related duties as required.       SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   Directly supervises other employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   Bachelors’ degree required or Associates' degree from a two-year college and one to three years’ experience in park operations.   LANGUAGE ABILITY   Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS   Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.   COGNITIVE DEMANDS   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS   Law enforcement certification (ILEA) preferred or must acquire within one year of employment.  Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License issued by state of Iowa, pesticide applicators license and Commercial driver’s license class A or B and Hunter Safety instructor.  Must be a Cedar County resident.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.           ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.