Park Ranger - P/T



Park Ranger - P/T

Salary

$18.56 - $25.11 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04074

Department

Recreation Services - BPD

Division

Park Rangers 64/31036

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

4/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Job Description

Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca 


SCHEDULE

Varied Days and Hours
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays



GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

  • Patrols parks and recreation areas; enforces applicable ordinances.
  • Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
  • Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities.
  • Issues parking citations; has vehicles towed within the confines of the City parks.
  • Assist in the recovery of lost children and property.
  • Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them.
  • Informs and directs park visitors.
  • Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary.
  • Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.

RELATED TASKS:

  • May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift;
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • the city laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas.
Ability to
  • enforce rules and ordinances in a firm and courteous manner.
  • follow oral and written directions.
  • prepare detailed reports.
  • establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests.
  • communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
  • Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
  • May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest. Exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens.


POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Employment Verification
  • Reference Checks
  • Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Certification/License Verification
  • Physical
  • Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Trade or Vocational School
  • Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
03
How much experience do you have patrolling a park or similar facility and enforcing policies?
  • I have no previous experience
  • 6 months but less than i year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
  • 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
  • 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
  • 5 years or more
04
The duties of this position will require you to work independently to ensure the safety park patrons and the security of City facilities. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Duties for this position may include exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, animals/insects, and blood borne pathogens. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Park Rangers may be required to render CPR and/or First Aid to park patrons when necessary. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe any work experience you have in patrolling a park or similar facility and enforcing policies. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
08
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you possess and maintain a valid CPR certification - or are you able to obtain within six (6) m0nths of hire? If "Yes", please upload and attach a copy with your online application.
  • Yes, I have a valid CPR certification
  • No, I do not have a valid CPR certification but can obtain within six (6) months of hire
  • No, I do not have a valid CPR certification and cannot obtain within six (6) months of hire
10
Do you possess and maintain a valid First Aid certification - or are you able to obtain within six (6) months of hire? If "Yes", please upload and attach a copy with your online application.
  • Yes, I have a valid First Aid certification
  • No, I do not have a valid First Aid certification but can obtain with six (6) of hire
  • No, I do not have a valid First Aid certification and cannot obtain within six (6) months of hire
11
Do you possess and maintain a valid Parking Enforcement certification - or are you able to obtain within six (6) months of hire? If "Yes", please upload and attach a copy with your online application.
  • Yes, I have a valid Parking Enforcement certification
  • No, I do not have a valid Parking Enforcement certification but can obtain within six (6) months of hire
  • No, I do not have a valid Parking Enforcement certification and cannot obtain within six (6) months of hire
12
Tell us how you motivate yourself to provide quality customer service.
13
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7805