Senior Park Ranger

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled work in supervising crews of youth employed in the Junior Park Ranger Program.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of the City of Lafayette park system.

Basic knowledge of Lafayette park maintenance procedures.

Basic knowledge of good safety practices.
SKILL: Skill in operation of a pick-up truck as required by the position.
ABILITY: Ability to perform manual labor; operate the equipment and tools required by the position; work from broad direction with limited supervision; supervise a junior park ranger crew; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; work well with varied and demanding people; work well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds; communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing; understand and follow written and oral instructions and procedures; organize activities in order to complete tasks in accordance with priorities, address multiple demands, or meet deadlines; organize tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency; focus attention on tasks, which may be complex, routine, or repetitive, without losing concentration or becoming distracted by external activities; adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or changing priorities; employ and enforce safety practices and procedures; establish effective work schedules; and work a variety of hours.
TRAINING: None
EXPERIENCE: Experience supervising youth in a like setting, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:


* Prepare a weekly work schedule for the ranger crew.


* Transport junior park rangers from a specified location to the appropriate job site and return them to their original pick-up site at the end of their workday.


* Supervise and assist the junior rangers in 1) daily trash clean-up of each City park and some designated open space areas, 2) emptying trash cans, and 3) cutting and pulling weeds in park areas, open space areas, and flower/shrub beds.


* Evaluate each junior ranger's performance during and after his/her work session.


* Assist in the evaluation of the Junior Park Ranger Program, including written recommendations for improving the program.


* Ensure the proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.


* Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to appropriate person.


* Perform all duties conforming to appropriate safety and security standards.


* Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.

Use all required safety e...