River Ranger (Park Ranger)

Job Description:

River Ranger (Park Ranger)

Description

Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.
The ideal candidate in this position will bring a passion for keeping our local Parks and Truckee River recreation areas safe and enjoyable for everyone. They will patrol park and recreation areas and enforces rules and regulations governing the use of City parks, facilities, and public areas. They will identify and prohibit the violation of applicable City ordinances. They will inspect parks, playgrounds, and structures for damage and vandalism. They will promote public safety and provide customer service, information, and interpretive services to park users and the general public.

We currently have multiple vacancies in the Parks and Recreation Department. Positions may be filled through regular funding or grant funding.* Hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

*Grant-funded appointed positions may be eligible for full-time benefits. They are exempt from the Civil Service System and not part of the classified service. If permanent funding is not approved or if additional grant funding is not secured, this position may be eliminated.*

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• The primary function and purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness and compliance of patrons within 350 feet of the river. It is to be expected that this position is outside and physically within that area for a majority of his/her shift in all weather situations
  
• Patrol park and recreation areas and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of City parks, facilities, and public areas; promote public safety and maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Promote the proper use of City facilities in compliance with applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations; provide information to the public on City programs, facilities, and points of interest.
• Enforce compliance with City ordinances through education, issuing citations or parking tickets as needed; notify appropriate law enforcement personnel when potentially dangerous situations arise.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports on incidents and medical emergencies; prepare daily activity logs and maintain records and files; catalog and book found, lost, or stolen property and evidence.
• Provide assistance to various other City operations and governmental agencies including animal control, County schools, and wildlife organizations.
• Provide educational programs and special events to the public and youth including informational presentations on parks safety and recreational outings.
• Provide information and interpretive services to park users and the general public; perform research necessary to develop factual and interesting interpretive programs for patrons.
• Monitor cleanliness of parks and assigned areas; pick up trash and debris; empty trash cans; prevent or abate graffiti and report major vandalism or safety hazards to appropriate maintenance staff.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of part-time parks program staff; oversee, lead, and train part-time staff; assist and lead the work of maintenance staff in the absence of their immediate supervisor.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the protection of parks or public recreation areas.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience in the protection of a park or public recreation area.
  

*Law enforcement work experience may be substituted for the protection of parks or public recreation areas on a year for year basis.

*Each year of college level course work (30 semester/45 quarter credits) in Forestry, Criminal Justice, Public Land Management or related field to the position may be substituted for one year of the required relevant work experience for up to a maximum of two years.

License/Certificate:

• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of CPR/first aid certificate within six months of hire.

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Supplemental Information

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by September 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows.

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 80%
Cognitive Abilities Test =20%
Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on September 29, 2024. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

Classified employees with established veteran status Classified employees without veteran status Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.

This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, an employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:
Employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Health & Safety Statement:
The health and well-being of our employees, our families, and the community we serve is of utmost importance to the City. Please be aware that many roles at the City of Reno include interacting with members of the public, including close contact with vulnerable individuals. The City of Reno has implemented numerous strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and other contagious diseases. Vaccination is recognized as an effective method for reducing the likelihood of infection, and limiting the severity of disease. While we have lifted the vaccination requirement for new employees, the City of Reno encourages all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes boosters recommended by the CDC.

QUESTIONS/UPDATES:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$68,120.00 - $95,804.80 Annually