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Park Ranger (part-time)

City of Edmond
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Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About this Position

The part-time Park Ranger assists the full-time ranger with a variety of projects around Arcadia Lake. This includes helping educate the public, developing plans/programs, and performing practical tasks to maintain the grounds/facilities.

This position works roughly 30 hours per week on average, with more hours during peak season and fewer in the off season.

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Up to 2 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in the following:
    • Law enforcement
    • Natural resources
    • Environmental conservation 
  • Participation in a 2 year Park Ranger training program (preferred)
  • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

  • Conduct special and routine patrols of areas to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
  • Inspect facilities, note any violations, and take appropriate action if needed
  • Collect and record information on watershed environments
  • Provide information to the public and relevant agencies
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Investigate accidents and complaints
  • Perform search and rescue missions, rendering first aid as needed
  • Collect fees and maintain financial records
  • Assist with conservation, preservation, and restoration of natural and cultural resources

Necessary Skills

  • Some knowledge of any of the following:
    • Planning environmental and/or recreational activities
    • Natural resource management
    • Wildlife biology
    • Soil or plant science
    • Rangeland conservation
    • Forestry
    • Federal, state, and local laws
    • Fish or wildlife habitats
    • Recreation management
    • Fire prevention or suppression
  • Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
  • Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

  • A tangible impact to the department and residents in the City of Edmond
  • A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.