Urban Park Ranger

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY Englewood’s Urban Park Ranger will provide patrol of park properties by means of foot and vehicle, enforce various rules and ordinances, and provide public safety for the park system. Carries out a variety of duties in coordination with Englewood Parks Department related to park management, environmental education, and community outreach as directed by the Code Compliance Supervisor. The Urban Park Ranger must be able to create and maintain good relationships with the public, provide education on park rules to visitors in a diplomatic manner, make efforts to protect wildlife, and maintain the safety of domestic animals while in city parks including both on-leash and off-leash.

The Urban Park Ranger should be comfortable administering CPR and basic first aid when required. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter that thrives working both alone and collaboratively. The willingness and ability to support Code Compliance officers with ordinance violations in slower months as needed is required.

Reports to: Code Compliance Supervisor or the Deputy Building Official in the Code Compliance Supervisor’s absence.

Direct Reports: None

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Provides patrol of park properties, enforcement of rules and ordinances, and public safety for the park system. Carries out a variety of duties related to park management, maintenance, education, events and community outreach as directed by the Code Compliance Supervisor and in cooperation with Englewood Parks Department.

• Ensures compliance of city park ordinances and rules through public relations, education, signs, and written information. If necessary, issues city citation for violations.
• Provides a recurring patrol presence on all assigned park properties, open space and trails. Patrols using a truck and on foot.
• Coordinates facility operations such as picnic reservations, event scheduling, community service programs, and contract coordination with Open Space Manager and Parks and Recreation staff.
• Provides a safe environment for recreation through upkeep of the facilities, educating the public through signs, verbal contact, coordination with the Communications Department and written information.
• Provide oversight and enforcement of City off leash rules and regulations.
• Responds to calls for disposal of dead animals and care for injured animals. May transport seriously injured animals.
• Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting.
• Prepares records and reports to include citations for violations of the City’s environmental, nuisance and animal codes as they relate to the use of park facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• May work with volunteers and community service groups.
• Develop partnerships with various user groups
• Will serve as a liaison to the City Park and Rec. Commission
• Additional cross training to conduct inspections and investigate complaints related to Animal Welfare and Code Compliance violations.

Education

• High School Diploma Required.
• A degree in Parks, Recreation or Natural Resources, Law Enforcement or related degree is preferred but not required.

Training

• CPR/ First aid certification preferred but not required. Must obtain CPR certification within 12 months of employment.
• Training in animal behavior preferred but not required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Park Ranger or Animal Control Officer to include the enforcement of rules and regulations in parks. Preferred: 2 years or more prior enforcement experience.

Required Driver's License

• Valid Colorado driver's license, with good driving record, background check and finger printing required.

Certifications/Memberships

• Must obtain certification as a basic animal control officer within 12…