MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with ranching or land/resource management preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Follow Occupational hazards and related safety precautions.
• Methods and techniques of maintaining public safety in an open space environment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and productive working relationships
• Basic first aid and CPR

Skills:

• Be able to operate a computer with Microsoft Office software (or similar), upload data and data management, ArcGIS, cloud-based services, GPS devices, and a cellular phone.
• Materials and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of trails, landscapes, and infrastructure.
• Maintaining tools and equipment used in operation and maintenance of open space lands.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• The ability to diffuse confrontation by keeping contacts professional and fair and exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to hike, use a bicycle over rough or uneven terrain for long periods of time; and

Abilities:

• Apply basic first aid and CPR.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in all types of weather.
• Organize work, follow priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with coworkers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form with professionalism and accuracy.
• Interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures; and
• Requires the ability to remain calm during stressful and dangerous situations.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance.Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodicallythroughout employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Work Environment: Work is generally performedoutdoors in various weather conditions. Work is often performed in potentiallydangerous situations involving criminal acts, problem or dangerous wildlife,and fire and medical emergencies.

Physical Demands:

• Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
• Requires the ability to assist injured visitors.
• Must be able to hike, or bike for long distances over rough terrain.
• Requires fine motor dexterity to adjust and maintain power equipment.
• Frequently must walk over uneven, rough terrain, either pushing, pulling, or carrying equipment.
• Climb and descend ladders.
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
• Requires agility to maneuver rough terrain.
• Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.
• Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes as present on a ranch-type environment; and 
• Ability to perform strenuous labor for up to 8 hours a day. Must have strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work.

Equipment and Materials Directly Used: Typical office equipment such as computer, phone, fax/copy machine. May operatea county vehicle. Power tools, some law enforcement equipment, ladders, handtools, and similar.