Ranger Service Aide

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ranger Service Aide performs open space patrol and basic maintenance and vegetation management duties in accordance with the Ranger Service Division; encourages the safe and effective promotion, protection, and utilization of the City’s trails and open space preserves.

Average hours per week: 15-20

Class Characteristics

Incumbents in this classification perform entry-level technical duties associated with the assessment and maintenance of the City’s Open Space system.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received And Exercised

The Ranger Service Aide receives general supervision from the Ranger Service Supervisor and may receive daily guidance from Ranger Service Workers within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Patrols open space areas on foot and/or mountain bikes to ensure compliance with the City Open Space Ordinances including the safety of users, the control of vandalism, and preservation of the natural environment.
• Patrols and performs basic maintenance within City creeks and assigned riparian areas
• Notifies Ranger Service Workers of any issues or warnings regarding City Ordinances and Regulations; may contact City Law Enforcement to report illegal activity.
• Assists with trail construction and other trail projects.
• Performs assigned open space maintenance tasks such as trail rehabilitation, fence repair, and the closure of “bootleg” trails.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness necessary to perform the strenuous tasks associated with this position such as hiking, climbing, open space maintenance, and trail construction.
• Maintains open space properties and the wildland-urban interface to reduce fire hazards; recognizes and reports any type of wild land fire.
• Log work activities using various software including excel and GIS.
• Clears debris from the creek channel using hand tools and power tools.
• Works with contractors and/or labor crews when needed to break up/remove debris jams.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of good patrol techniques for trails, open spaces, and creeks.
• Proper open space and trail maintenance procedures, techniques, and terminology.
• Creek hydrology and hydraulics; how a creek moves and flows to predict where energy from flowing water is going to hit or impact.
• Watershed functions, San Luis Obispo tributaries, and the watersheds within the City of San Luis Obispo, and surrounding greenbelt.
• Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Safety procedures related to the work being performed.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public, the community, and City staff
  
  

Ability To

• Receive direction and carry out assigned tasks.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Learn and effectively apply procedures and methods used in repair and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Learn City Open Space Ordinances.
• Communicate tactfully, both written and orally, with staff and the public.
• Safely use and maintain small mechanical hand tools.
• Traverse uneven ground while visually scanning surroundings for needed flood control activities.
• Use sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  
  

And

• One (1) year of experience in open space or related field.
  
  

Or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Possession And Maintenance Of

• Completion of American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED training within sixty days of hire.
  
  

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:

• Pre-employment Physical
• Live Scan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)
  
  

This is a temporary position, with no benefits.