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LEAD RANGER
Definition
Under general supervision, directs and assists subordinate personnel in performing skilled maintenance, patrol, and professional/technical municipal fishing pier, recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, trails and beaches, in accordance with City policies and procedures; encourages the safe and effective promotion, protection, and utilization of park resources and open space preserves; ensures that daily workload and preventive maintenance of recreational properties maintained by the City are carried out. Plans and implements various training programs. Under direction, ensures enforcement of all parking regulations set by the California Vehicle Code and City Municipal Ordinances within assigned areas.
Also performs work within the City’s rights of way.
With general supervision of the Park Superintendent, ensures the steady flow of traffic by enforcing all parking regulations set for by the California Vehicle Code and City Municipal ordinances; provides clear communications with the public regarding parking regulations; beach regulations; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Lead Ranger is distinguished from the lower-level classification of Ranger by the responsibility for coordinating and directing the ranger program, to include scheduling and planning both new and ongoing projects. This position is also ultimately responsible for the compilation, and submission of citations and associated reports for the municipal fishing pier, recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, trails, and beaches.
This is a field position that requires driving a marked City vehicle and issuing citations for parking ordinance violations. Lead Ranger will also be dressed in City uniform with embroidered badge.
Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)
Assists in planning and assigning maintenance and repair work in consultation with the Parks Superintendent; communicates status of projects to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule projects; instructs staff in work procedures.
• Participates in performing maintenance, restoration, and resource management work to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
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• Provides technical and functional supervision to the ranger program; reviews and controls quality of work; provides timely and ongoing feedback.
• Works directly with Field Services superintendents on subjects such as project management and execution
• Directs safety trainings and briefings, including less formal Tailgate meetings to discuss safety procedures for specific tasks and projects • Conducts outreach programs in partnership with relevant agencies and schools
• Disseminates relevant information to other ranger(s) and departments as needed
• Conducts, monitors, and reports required information to management related to weekends
• Provides first aid for minor accidents
• Becomes familiar with water rescue operations
• Writes and issues citations in the parks, beaches, and recreation • Answers public inquiries and assists the public in the use of Pacifica parks, recreation facilities, and resources
• Advises on ordinance infractions
• Collaborates with the Pacifica Police Department when presence of Police is required
• Lifts, carries, and places traffic safety cones and traffic signs in appropriate areas when assigned to assist in traffic control incidents • Assists the public in its use of recreational facilities, including but not limited to parks, playgrounds, beaches, and the municipal pier • Enforces established City of Pacifica ordinances and Municipal Code, including Title 4, Ch. 9 (Fishing Piers Owned and Operated by the City:
Regulations); Title 4, Ch. 10 (Parks, Beaches and Recreation Facilities:
Regulations); and Title 5, Ch. 18 (Use of Vehicles Off the Public Highways)
• Enforces any section of the Municipal Code where the parking of motor vehicles is limited to public use of beaches and parks
• Performs maintenance and custodial duties
• Provides information to the public regarding the use of fishing piers, beaches, and parks with the City of Pacifica Maintains multi-purpose trails with City limits
• Responsible for Sheriff Work Furlough program on weekends
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• Enforces parking control ordinances with regards to meter parking and restricted parking zones for a defined region of the City on a rotational basis
• Must be willing to work on a shift basis, weekends and holidays • Must be willing to appear in court as necessary as a result of citations issued for Municipal Code violations
• Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in park maintenance, resource management, law enforcement, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in park operations, public contact, law enforcement, emergency response, interpretation, maintenance, and resource management.
Desired education equivalent; college work towards Administrative of Justice, Park Management, or Recreation Administration.
Ability to (essential function requirements):
• Read, understand, and interpret laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions and other documents associated with enforcement duties
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Prepare and make verbal presentations to small and large groups • Prepare factually clear, concise, and complete written reports and correspondence
Special Requirements:
• Possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 Certificate • Possession of, and the ability to maintain current certification in CPR/AED.
Experience: Background dealing with the public is a necessity.
Certification: Must possess a valid standard First Aid card and a CPR certificate or obtain within three months of date of hire. Ability to drive and possess a valid California driver’s license. May qualify for and obtain a Class “B: driver’s license.
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Physical Demands
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
• The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds and carry items over 50 pounds with assistance is also required. • Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including or inclement weather.
• Incumbents may frequently deal with irate members of the public. • The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. • The incumbent is required and often works with constant interruptions.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Revised: July 11, 2022
Bargaining Unit: Miscellaneous, Teamsters 856
Title: Lead Ranger
Compensation: $5,822 - $6,942