Application Deadline: Posted until filled.
Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Location: Atwood Park, Charles Mill Park, Pleasant Hill Park, Tappan Park, Seneca Park
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Variable
Safety Sensitive: Yes
What does incentive eligible mean?
A monthly retention incentive bonus of $500 (less appropriate deductions) will be paid to each variable Park/Lake Ranger – IE (max 1 per park, 5 total for District) who meets the service requirements for that month as detailed below:
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Must work at least 24 hours per week as scheduled by Ranger Supervisor during peak season months (May 15 – September 15)
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Must work at least 10 hours per week as scheduled by Ranger Supervisor during non-peak months (September 16 – May 14)
Note: This position is classified as a variable hours position. This means that if hired, the employee would remain in an active status with MWCD throughout the year, but the working hours will vary. If you have questions about our variable hour classification, please call the MWCD Human Resources department at 330-556-4811.
Park and Lake Rangers ensure the safety of the park and lake guests through routine patrol and enforcement activities. A ranger should expect to spend a considerable amount of time performing public relations activities and public education. Rangers work very closely with the park registration in assisting park guests with a variety of customer related services. A valid Ohio driver’s license and current Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy (OPOTA) certification is required. Within the application process, you will be asked what parks you are interested working at.
Summary of Responsibilities
Ensures the safety of park and lake guests and the security of park and lake property through routine patrol and enforcement activities. A Park/Lake Ranger will spend considerable time performing public relations activities and public education, ensuring excellent customer service is provided to all MWCD guests.
Responds to concerns, complaints, and disturbances on water and land. Enforces the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, safe boating laws, MWCD rules and regulations, as well as Campground Rules and Guidelines.
Practices standard MWCD safety procedures in performing job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required.
Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Patrols MWCD property, investigates incidents and complaints, issues warnings, citations, and makes arrests. Performs boating safety inspections, executes bench warrants and works with various law enforcement agencies in investigative and preventative measures. Enforces state laws as well as the Conservancy District rules and regulations. Renders assistance to the public by providing information pertinent to MWCD facilities, safety requirements, boater education, and points of interest in the area.
Administers first aid and rescue as required.
Maintains required ranger logs, vehicle/equipment checks, and supplies inventory. Reports mechanical and or safety issues to appropriate supervisor.
Appropriately utilizes warnings, citations, and arrests to enforce state laws as well as MWCD rules. Compiles law enforcement related statistics, keeps records, and prepares reports of law enforcement related activities.
While working as Park Ranger, assists park guests with finding a campsite, monitors campsites and reservations, completes daily camp lot occupied checks, and ensures Campground Rules and Guidelines are being followed.
Notifies appropriate manager of any safety concerns realized while performing job duties.
Notifies appropriate manager of any law enforcement / customer issues that require further attention.
