1 Park Ranger I Job in Hollywood, FL
City of Hollywood, Florida is Hiring a Park Ranger I Near Hollywood, FL
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, supervises park usage and a variety of general security, technical, and maintenance duties in the day-to-day operation of City parks and facilities. The position provides positive public relations, visitor services, enforcement of park rules and municipal code, natural resource interpretation and protection, including buildings and ground maintenance. Employees in this class are responsible for the maintenance of order and the efficient traffic flow of patrons at municipal parks. Information is provided in regard to park services and features. Detailed instructions are provided initially and work is periodically reviewed by a supervisor.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Patrols City parks, grounds and buildings to enforce regulations and policies; observes and reports unusual conditions and safety hazards; contacts law enforcement officials as necessary.
- Enforces City ordinances and park rules and regulations.
- Opens and closes park facilities.
- Prepares and make oral presentations to park visitors and community groups.
- Acts as a public information source.
- Prepares written reports of incidents and accidents.
- Prepares daily logs and activity reports.
- Performs general maintenance, cleaning, repair and improvement on all park facilities.
- Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
PreferredOne (1) year customer service experience.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures used in security work.
- Knowledge of principles of public relations and visitor management.
- Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations governing vehicular movement and parking, pedestrian travel, safety, and fire control procedures.
- Knowledge of park maintenance and operations.
- Knowledge of city ordinances and rules pertaining to parks and recreation.
- Ability to prepare reports using proper English and grammar.
- Ability to speak in public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a tactful manner.
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .
Additional InformationAll successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $55.00 for the background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
Job Summary
Part Time
$53k-65k (estimate)
05/23/2024
07/04/2024
hollywoodfl.org
HOLLYWOOD, FL
1,000 - 3,000
1925
LEUITENT ALLEN
$200M - $500M
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About City of Hollywood, Florida
The City of Hollywood, Florida is a beachfront community located in southeastern Broward County about midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Founded by Joseph Young in 1925, Hollywood is approximately 30 square miles in size and is Broward's third-largest municipality with a population of roughly 143,000 residents. Hollywood has an average annual high temperature of 83 degrees and low temperature of 68 degrees. City of Hollywood 2600 Hollywood Boulevard P.O. Box 229045 Hollywood, FL 33022-9045 Follow us! Facebook.com: City Of Hollywood, Florida Government Twitter @cohgov YouTube.com/Hollywo...odFLCH78 Contact 911 for emergencies or 954-764-HELP for non-emergencies Content posted to City of Hollywood managed social media sites may not contain: 1) Speech that is prohibited and or subject to governmental regulations and includes, but may not be limited to communications which may be construed as lewd and obscene, profane, libelous, insulting, humiliating, abusive, hostile and or considered fighting words; 2) Threats as they constitute intimidation; 3) Repeating, disseminating or sharing confidential information; 4) Stating, sharing or posting discriminatory comments which may be construed as creating a hostile or abusive working environment; 5) Comments not topically related to the particular social medium article being commented upon; 6) Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures; 7) Sexual content or links to sexual content; 8) Non-city endorsed solicitations of commerce; 9) Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity; 10) Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; and 11) Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party.
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