Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Park Ranger I. The Park Ranger I will be responsible for maintaining park security by patrolling (unarmed) and greeting visitors to City recreational facilities. This position will enforce city codes and act as the first point of contact and educates visitors on the use of recreational facilities.
Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Department Starting Salary: $42,629 - $44,760
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Provides information and appropriate assistance concerning department programs (recreation, parks, or open spaces) and related facilities to include recommending and identify natural resource problems; assist with developing solutions and implementing projects for natural resource protection and rehabilitation and preparing sites for reserved group activities and events.
- Protects parks and open space ecosystems, including vegetation and wildlife.
- Patrols recreation, parks, open spaces, and other jurisdictional locations for the purpose of preventing, detecting, enforcing violations of laws, educating and informing the public; explains and interprets applicable codes and pertinent regulations; objectively handles a wide variety of public contact situations.
- Performs investigations into complaints and incidents in recreation, parks, or open spaces.
- Addresses difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
- Plan, design, prepare and present interpretive, educational, informational and community outreach programs to the general public.
- Assists other public safety agencies when necessary.
- Provides crowd and traffic control coverage at special events and assigned activities.
- Responds to emergencies and medical situations at parks and open space locations.
- Drives a City motor vehicle, bicycle, or ATV to travel to or patrol parks and open space locations.
- Participate in court proceeding including testimony and evidence presentation.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Six months experience in a related field.
Preferred License(s) And/or Certifications(s)
Experience in law enforcement, military, or park operations preferred.
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of hire.
- Current certifications in First Aid and CPR/AED or ability to become so certified within 6 months following hire.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 or ability to become so certified within 6 months of hire.
- Appointment as a City of Norfolk Conservator of the Peace/Special Police Officer and successful completion of department required training within 12 months of hire.
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) as approved by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) or ability to become so certified within 24 months of hire.
- Currently certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) or ability to become so certified within 36 months of hire.
- SAR-TECH III (Search and Rescue) Certification obtained within 36 months of hire.
- Two years of experience in park management, recreation, natural resources management, security, public safety, military, development or delivery of programs that interpret natural, historical, cultural or recreational features.
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Location: Lakewood Athletics Office, 1612 Willow Wood Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Hours: Sunday - Saturday. Hours vary, flexible schedule required
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
- Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
- Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
- Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
- Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
- The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Note
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a minimum of two years' experience in the protection, conservation, operation, or maintenance of open space, forest, or park areas?
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If yes to the previous question, please describe your experience in the protection, conservation, operation or maintenance of open space, forest or park areas?
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
- Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
- Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
- No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
- I have been convicted of a felony
- I have been convicted of a misdemeanor
- I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor
- I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor
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If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran
- I am a Disabled Veteran
- Required Question
