City of Portland - Park Ranger

Training for: Parks & Recreation

 

PARK RANGER - Department of Parks, Recreation & Facilities - FT, 37.5 hours/week

 

Seeking a qualified individual to ensure the safe use of Portland’s vibrant parks and open spaces. Responsibilities include enforcing park rules and regulations, providing the public with general assistance, providing information about programs and services, developing and implementing park educational outreach programs. Candidate will oversee operations at East End Beach including renting storage space for kayaks and dinghies, collecting fees for recreational boat launches, and coordinating with other beach users including a kayak rental company, a rowing club and commercial vehicles accessing a commercial boat launch.

 

Requirements:

 

• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are essential along with the ability to work successfully and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 

• Knowledge of park or natural resource management is required.

 

• Candidates must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and ride a bicycle on trails.

 

• Certification in CPR and First Aid is also required.

 

• This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

 

• Must possess valid Class C driver's license in good standing.

 

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

 

Salary & Benefits:

 

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 10) - Annual base pay range $40,228.76- $42,159; plus $1.00 stipend for all hours worked.

 

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

 

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

 

• Thirteen paid holidays

 

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

 

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

 

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

 

• Use of City recreation facilities

 

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

 

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615

 

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

 

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5590770