Lead Park Ranger

The purpose of this classification is to safeguard the park areas, facilities, and persons using the City parks. Provide security services in City Parks and City Hall to residents and visitors alike; maintain an environment where people feel safe and secure. Provide information about parking rules and regulations, to include explaining and enforcing regulatory codes and ordinances relating primarily to park usage. Provide leadership, supervision and hands-on support to Park Rangers. Coordinates Park Rangers schedules for day-to-day work activities to provide optimum efficiency and productivity.
This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour work week. The Lead ranger must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evening, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs, special events, emergencies or seasonal demand require.
Work is performed under the direction of the Park Compliance Supervisor; however, the Lead Park Ranger is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent professional judgment in performing the technical aspects of the job.
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classifcation. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to employees; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; monitors performance.

Assists in ensuring staff compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Patrols City designated metered parking areas for proper use and parking enforcement

Plans and coordinates Parking enforcement maintenance and monitoring activities for parks and recreation athletic fields and playgrounds; receives/prioritizes work orders and assigns projects to appropriate staff; evaluates job sites prior to commencement of projects; determines equipment, materials, and manpower needed to conduct work; plans work activities around game/event schedules.

Assist Compliance Supervisor with administrative tasks; tracks daily logs; prepares daily work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; reviews employee timecards.

Monitors Parking enforcement repairs status of equipment to ensure timely completion; informs supervisor of status of projects; reports accidents, problems, or concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities/property, or other issues.

Inspects and monitors grounds, athletic fields, irrigation systems, and park facilities to identify problems, needed repairs, or other situations requiring attention, such as vandalism, in operative lighting, or broken sprinkler heads and fencing.

Submits work orders. Monitors inventory levels of equipment, tools, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct projects and work activities; initiates request for new or replacement materials; picks up supplies or materials as needed

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities.

Reports to Supervisor the general/preventive maintenance work necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition.

Transport, lifts, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects, facility rentals and department special events.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends, and advances in the profession; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of all guidelines and regulations related to the parking system at the City's parks and boat ramp.

Supervises the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all parking equipment; maintenance and technical support related to all parking sites.

Reports vandalism to grounds, buildings and facilities to law enforcement and submits incident reports

Performs a variety of maintenance tasks, including moving furniture and spot cleaning park areas

Additional Duties:
Provides assistance at Department and/or Citywide sponsored special events; to include setting up tents, chairs, and other equipment as requested.

Provides security for the City Library & City Hall and Public Meetings.

Provides hurricane preparation and clean up.

Performs additional related duties as assigned and/or required.


High school diploma or valid equivalent AND three (3) years of experience as a park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, civic law enforcement, or related experience, AND must currently possess and maintain a valid Florida Parking Enforcement Specialist certificationAND Crowd Management Certification AND CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license


Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in ground maintenance, parking enforcement equipment and Recreation Programming and rentals.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of the major trades. Knowledge of occupational safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of installation and repair of Parking kiosks.
• Knowledge of safety precautions necessary to perform work order for Parks and grounds.
• Working knowledge of City ordinances and charters
• Ability to ensure parks and boat ramps are maintained and safety procedures are followed.
• Ability to provide effective leadership by resolving problems, communicating with vendors and outside agencies, supervise staff, monitor recreational events.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate light vehicles and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to understand citation software.
• Ability to operate parking and citation technology equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with supervisors, staff, peers, vendors, etc.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the public as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to administer electronic databases and ensure data integrity.

Physical and Sensory Requirements / Environmental Factors

Physical Ability:
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:
Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, hazardous materials, or toxic agents.


The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classifcation as de?ned by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona ?de occupational quali?cations).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty profciently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of signifcant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.