Park Ranger Salary $20.00 Hourly Location Boynton Beach, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-0103 Department RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES Division Parking Services Opening Date 01/03/2025 Closing Date 1/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to perform park patron service work involving public relations, safe use of City parks, and parking enforcement. Protects public property by properly interpreting park rules and educating park patrons about regulations established for that purpose. Secures recreation areas and facilities. This position requires being able to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the 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. Patrols City parks, recreation areas, and City owned buildings. Patrols City designated metered parking areas for proper use and parking enforcement. Meets the public and gives information concerning park facilities, park rules and regulations, and other matters of public interest. Enforces applicable ordinances. Locks gates, bathrooms doors, and ensures that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured. Assists in the recovery of lost children and property. Corrects and/or reports any conditions that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard. Checks buildings, and facilities in parks for security and vandalisms. Prepares reports as required. Directs vehicle and boat traffic inside park boundaries, aids motorists and boaters as required. Renders First Aid and/or CPR when necessary. Performs related work as required. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Provides assistance at Department and/or City sponsored special events. Provides security for City Hall and Public Meetings. Set up rooms/facilities for special events or functions. Assists in providing crowd control. Performs minor maintenance and/or custodial duties when necessary Minimum Qualifications High school Diploma or valid equivalent; two (2) years of experience as a park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, civic law enforcement, or related experience; m ust possess or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license; must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within twelve (12) months of hire; must possess or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire and maintain Florida Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification; must obtain Crowd Management Certification within twelve (12) months of hire. Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, and engineers, utility 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 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 City laws and ordinances. Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques. Ability to secure and analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions. Ability to meet the public and to deal courteously but firmly with them in explaining Park Ordinances, rules and regulations. Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, 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, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Essential functions are regularly performed outdoors with potential exposure to very high temperatures, animals and insects. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)andAffirmative 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 classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications). 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 servicemembers 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 servicemembers 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 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 proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • City Pension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12 Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding) • On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. CreditUnion All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses. Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. 01 What is the highest level of education you completed? + High School Diploma + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree + None of the above 02 How many combined years of experience do you have directly involving park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, or civic law enforcement duties? + More than one (1) year of experience, but less than two (2) years + At least two (2) years of experience + More than two (2) years of experience, but less than three (3) + More than three (3) years of experience 03 Please explain your two (2) years of experience as a park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, civic law enforcement, or related experience in detail, including the name(s) of your employer(s), your job title(s), the dates of your employment, and your relevant job duties. Please note that "See resume" is not a valid response. Failure to answer this question in detail may result in disqualification of your application. If this question does not apply to you, please type "N/A." 04 Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire? + Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license + No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but am able obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire + No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire 05 Do you possess a valid CPR/First Aid Certification - or are you able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire? + Yes, I have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification. + No, I do not have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification, but I am able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire + No, I do not have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification and I am not able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire 06 Do you possess and maintain a valid Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification - or are you able to obtain one within fourteen (14) days of hire? + Yes I have a valid Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification. + No, I do not have a valid Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification, but I am able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire + No, I do not have a valid Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification and I am not able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire 07 Do you possess and maintain a valid Crowd Management Certification - or are you able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire? + Yes, I have a valid Crowd Management Certification + No, I do not have a valid Crowd Management Certification, but I am able to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire + No, I do not have a valid Crowd Management Certification and I am not able to obtain withing twelve (12) months of hire 08 Are you willing to work unusual hours including nights, weekends, and holidays? + Yes + No 09 The nature of this position is shift work; therefore, new hires will work different shifts (days, nights and weekends). Are you willing to work different types of shifts? + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Boynton Beach Address 100 E. Ocean Ave City Hall - Human Resources Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435 Phone 5617426275 5617426275 Website http://www.boynton-beach.org Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email