Junior Ranger

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The Junior Ranger assists with the operation and maintenance of the park and facilities.

Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Provides information to the public and/or special interest groups pertaining to the park and park facilities.
• Informs visitors of park rules and regulations.
• Patrols park in NOVA Parks vehicles or on foot to ensure safety and security of park visitors and NOVA Parks grounds, buildings, and equipment.
• Reports accidents, vandalism, and theft.
• Registers vehicles/visitors and collects appropriate fees.
• May assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance.
• Assists with cash handling
• Ensures cleanliness of comfort station facilities and other areas of the park.
• Maintains grounds by removing trash and mowing/trimming grass as needed.
• Performs attendant duties at all locations as needed including gate house operations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Park Management.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by Park Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• To operate vehicles you must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid drivers’ license with a safe driving record.
• Possession or ability to obtain Certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operations of the facilities.
• Flexibility and ability to perform all duties of other part-time employees as needed.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
• Ability to operate point of sale systems and handle money accurately.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand, follow, and give oral instructions.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

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