Temporary - Park Ranger I (Multiple Positions/Parks and Recreation Department)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to the job.
• Graduation from the City of Austin Park Ranger Academy and Field Training Program within six (6) months of hire date.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• May be required to obtain certification in CPR , First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other certifications applicable to the assignment.

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Temporary - Park Ranger I position is to serve as an ambassador for the City of Austin parks and its facilities by patrolling, offering educational programming, and conservation services for all park visitors. Park Rangers also develop, administer, and evaluate educational and interpretive programming aimed at garnering stewardship, responsible recreation, and fostering conservation and park beautification projects throughout Austin’s park system.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Driving Requirements: This position requires a Texas Class C driver license or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty (30) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
$21.63 per hour.
Hours
Work/Location Schedule Notes:

• Thursday - Sunday, 32 hours per week.
• May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date 04/14/2025 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2200 S Lakeshore Blvd., Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with land management and conservation.
• Experience coordinating programs and/or classes.
• Experience with bike riding and hiking, sometimes over rough surfaces or inclines, while carrying backpack, tools, equipment, etc.
• Experience working with diverse populations and communities, including public speaking and interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the cultural and natural history of Central Texas.
• Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English, Spanish, or other language.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Interpretive Guide Training, Wilderness First Aid, Project Wild, Leave No Trace, and/or similar outdoor recreation or educational certification.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Patrols parks and facilities and requests compliance with policies, laws, and ordinances in the City of Austin parkland. Provides customer service to park patrons and informs the public about park information, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and municipal codes. Assists first responder agencies, provides first aid, and determines need for and requests emergency services. Completes incident reports and other routine documentation. Documents daily park patrol activity and metrics using GIS and mobile tools. Issues notices of park exclusions/offenses and/or electronic citations for violations. Applies mitigation strategies and determines application of established protocols for illegal activities. Develops, organizes, and/or administers educational and interpretive trainings for the public. Interprets natural and historical features in and around the City of Austin parks. Assists with public events, programs, and volunteer projects. Assists with conservation assignments by assisting Resource staff with prescribed burns and by providing fire monitoring and control measures, invasive species removals, and revegetation projects. Assists with minor construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods
• Knowledge of general safety rules, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritizing work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in environments that are consistently changing.
• Ability to ride a bicycle or hike long distances daily with a backpack on uneven terrain over long distances in hot, cold, or inclement weather and adverse conditions.
• Ability to bike and swim at a basic skill level.
• Ability to complete a one (1) - three (3) mile bike assessment in twenty (20) minutes or less.
• Ability to undergo self-defense training to include various standard techniques and methods.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to the job, and the ability to graduate from the City of Austin Park Ranger Academy and Field Training Program within six (6) months of hire date. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes.
• No.

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver's License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver's License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have experience with bike riding and hiking, sometimes over rough surfaces or inclines, while carrying backpack, tools, equipment, etc?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you bilingual in English/Spanish or English/other language?

• Fluent in two languages - read, write, speak
• Bilingual and able to speak in the second language
• Bilingual and understand if someone is speaking to me in second language
• None of the above

* As related to this position, list all certifications to the Park Ranger vocation that you currently possess - such as but not limited to Certified Interpretive Guide, Leave No Trace, Wildland Fire, EMS/EMT, Wildlife Rescue, Project Wild, Basic Wildland Fire Training, Basic and Intermediate FEMA Incident Command, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work with regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts including high, low and extreme temperatures, confined spaces and/or adverse conditions. Are you able to meet these conditions with or without reasonable accommodation?
(Open Ended Question)
* This is a multi-position job posting and you will only be notified if you are selected to move forward in the process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you will receive a notification informing you of such.

• I acknowledge this statement

* Are you related to any person employed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department? If yes, please list the relative's name and relationship:
(Open Ended Question)


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