COUNTY PARK RANGER

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, enforces laws, regulations, and policies
 regarding the use of the park by the public, provides information
 to the public pertaining to park use, natural phenomena, safety
 requirements, and points of interest, performs park maintenance
 duties; does other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Observes visitors' use or service patterns in relation to the
 resources of the area to identify significant factors of use.

 Determines levels or presence of unusual hazards, such as fire,
 climate, and insect infestation by survey.

 Inspects park area facilities and visitor activities, and applies
 standards for sanitation, pollution, safety, campsite use,
 concessions management, and special use permits in making such
 inspections.

 Takes actions to rectify unusual conditions.

 Enforces park regulations and, when necessary, apprehends and
 takes into custody violators of the law.

 Issues summonses for minor infractions of the laws governing the
 park system.

 Directs traffic, investigates accidents, and patrols park areas
 to prevent fires, vandalism, and theft.

 Gives testimony in court concerning violations and mishaps.

 Oversees operation of picnic areas, campgrounds, and entrance
 stations.

 May assign seasonal personnel and account for fees collected in
 the areas.

 Participates in first aid and rescue activities.

 Performs special studies on projects as required.

 Observes and notes evidence of insect infestation or tree
 disease, or damage from fires and hazards such as flooding,
 washed out roads, weakened guard rails, or undercut trails and
 reports same to supervisor.

 Performs a variety of routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning
 tasks and may operate varied types of light equipment when
 necessary to perform such tasks.

 Participates in educational programs by giving prepared speeches
 to park visitors on natural and historic features of the area,
 guiding visitors on nature hikes, and answering routine questions
 on points of interest in the park and surrounding areas.

 Prepares reports and keeps records and files.

 Issues permits and takes count of visitors to the park.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or
 possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.

      AGE:

      Not less than eighteen years of age at the announced closing
 date for filing applications.

      NOTE: Appointees will be required to successfully complete
 a training program mandated by the New Jersey Police Training
 Commission within 18 months of appointment.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

      NOTE: Candidates certified from the eligible list of the
 title may be required to undergo a medical examination
 administered by the Appointing Authority.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Ability to understand the problems involved in safeguarding
 buildings and grounds covering a considerable area.

 Ability to read and understand the procedures that are useful in
 issuing summonses, making arrests, and prosecuting violators.

 Ability to deal with varied types of persons and to give them
 clear and accurate directions.

 Ability to read and understand procedures used in controlling
 traffic and maintaining order among visitors and preparing
 reports of conditions noted and actions taken.

 Ability to recognize, prevent, and control potential hazards to
 natural resources after a period of training.

 Ability to relate the pertinent information about particular
 areas, including the common trees, plants, and animals, the
 history of landmarks, and the location of facilities after a
 period of training.

 Ability to deal with the public with courtesy, fairness, and
 firmness and to enforce regulations tactfully.

 Ability to fight fires after a period of training.

 Ability to drive all types of motor vehicles after a period of
 training.

 Ability to do park maintenance work, cutting trees, planting and
 transplanting trees and shrubs, clearing trails and doing minor
 construction and repairs after a period of training.

 Ability to write reports and maintain records and files.

 Ability to respond to emergency situations both quickly and
 effectively.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01414
L
C
  
N/A
12
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/15/2001