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Peoria's Parks & Recreation department has an excellent opportunity for a Park Ranger. The purpose of this position is to preserve and protect the natural habitat and physical facilities, primarily in neighborhood parks, community parks, trails system, and for the programming and planning of educational outdoor interpretive programs. A Park Ranger teaches and provides front line customer service to the public and enforces rules, regulations, and ordinances related to Parks and Recreation area usage. The Park Ranger may oversee part time staff and volunteers.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- A working understanding of common techniques, methods, practices, procedures, use of forms, routines, etc., of an intermediate nature.
- The need for physical stamina and endurance is of some significance. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 10 and 25 pounds.
- Results-oriented people person
Requirements
- Education: High school graduation or equivalency
- Experience: 9-12 months of moderate previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
- Physical Demands: Work requires moderate physical exertion.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Additional Requirements:
- Attainment of Basic Life Support (CPR) and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire
- Successful completion of International Police Mountain Bike Association course or equivalent within one year of hire, depending on assignment
Hourly Rate: $20.80 - $25.44 DOE
In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers a comprehensive benefit package to include the following:
- Major Medical, Dental and Vision
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave
- Basic Life Insurance and Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Rio Vista Gym Membership
- Wellness Program
- Diversity Program
- Outdoor Walking/Running Trail
- Years of Service Recognition
- Partnership for Prevention Program
- Flex Spending Account
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
