Watershed Ranger III- Department of Public Works

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A Watershed Ranger III enforces criminal, civil, and natural resource protocols, laws, rules, and regulations and conducts natural resource conservation activities at and in the vicinity of the Baltimore City watersheds. The role involves leading watershed ranger staff but does not involve full supervisory duties. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior and work an assigned shift to provide 24‑hour 7‑day coverage, including call‑backs for emergencies.

Work is primarily outdoors with exposure to inclement weather and adverse temperatures; requires moderate physical activity and occasional strenuous exertion during apprehensions or arrests.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of natural resources conservation activities or law enforcement experience. Alternatively, one year of experience in park administration, park management, natural, environmental or biological sciences, or enforcement in a park environment may substitute for each year of the university requirement.
• Licenses:
  Valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent, and eligibility for a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s licenses or learner permits are not acceptable. A copy of the valid driver’s license must be uploaded with the application.

Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of criminal, civil and traffic laws of Maryland as they pertain to watershed and reservoir properties and natural resources.
• Knowledge of natural resources conservation principles and methods as they pertain to the watershed.
• Knowledge of forestry, fisheries and wildlife management practices.
• Knowledge of survey, inspection and investigative techniques including securing evidence from contamination and protecting crime scenes.
• Knowledge of varying degrees of use of force and proper use and care of firearms.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement quickly and in stressful situations.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and enforce criminal, civil and traffic laws and agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to assign and review the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people and agencies, including the public, law enforcement and municipal authorities.
• Ability to evaluate problems in enforcement and natural resource conservation and make and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to train and guide others in natural resource conservation and law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to write accurate and complete forms and reports.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and marine vessels safely and effectively.

• Background Check:
  Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• Probation:
  All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation.
• Eligibility:
  Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
• Education Accreditation:
  Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained outside the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.
• Selection Process:
  All…